Section 1034 (Engine): Assembly: Engine
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Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment Pins | 307-399 | |
| Camshaft Alignment Tool | 303-1248 | |
| Engine Lifting Bracket | 303-1245 | |
| Handle | 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) | |
| Heavy Duty Floor Crane | 014-00071 or equivalent | |
| Installer, Crankshaft Front Seal | 303-1251 | |
| Installer, Crankshaft Rear Seal | 303-1250 | |
| Installer, Crankshaft Vibration Damper | 303-102 (T74P-6316-B) | |
| Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal | 303-335 | |
| Installer, Seal | 303-1247/2 | |
| Spreader Bar | 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent | |
| Strap Wrench | 303-D055 (D85L-6000-A) |
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone TA-357 |
WSE-M4G323-A6 |
| Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep ZC-31-A |
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| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent (bittered in US only) VC-7-B (US); CVC-7-A (Canada); or equivalent (yellow color) |
WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent |
WSS-M2C930-A |
| Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30 |
- |
| Thread Sealant with PTFE TA-24 |
WSK-M2G350-A2 |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12C508 | Engine control harness |
| 2 | 9S455 | Upper intake manifold |
| 3 | 9J444 | Upper intake manifold long support bracket (early build vehicles) |
| 4 | 9F797 | Fuel rail |
| 5 | 9J444 | Upper intake manifold short support bracket |
| 6 | 9K461 | Lower intake manifold |
| 7 | 8A856 | Thermostat housing |
| 8 | 9N271 | Coolant tube |
| 9 | 9N271 | Knock sensor (KS) |
| 10 | 6010 | Cylinder block |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6A0003 | Engine mount bracket |
| 2 | W701512 | Crankshaft pulley bolt |
| 3 | N806165 | Crankshaft pulley washer |
| 4 | 6316 | Crankshaft pulley |
| 5 | 6700 | Crankshaft front seal |
| 6 | 6C086 | Engine front cover |
| 7 | 6268 | Timing chain |
| 8 | 6306 | Crankshaft timing sprocket |
| 9 | 6K254 | Primary timing chain tensioner |
| 10 | 6K255 | Primary timing chain tensioner arm |
| 11 | 6B274 | LH lower primary timing chain guide |
| 12 | 6M256 | RH primary timing chain guide |
| 13 | 6K297 | LH upper primary timing chain guide |
| 14 | 8501 | Coolant pump |
| 15 | 6010 | Cylinder block |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6675 | Oil pan |
| 2 | 6622 | Oil pump screen and pickup tube |
| 3 | 6621 | Oil pump |
| 4 | 6010 | Cylinder block |
| 5 | 6D327 | Crankshaft rear seal retainer |
| 6 | 12A227 | Crankshaft sensor ring |
| 7 | 6375 | Flexplate |
| 8 | 6881 | Oil filter adapter |
| 9 | 9278 | Engine oil pressure (EOP) switch |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6083 | LH cylinder head gasket |
| 2 | 6C261 | LH variable camshaft timing (VCT) housing |
| 3 | W12244 | LH exhaust manifold stud (6 required) |
| 4 | 6500 | Valve tappet (32 required) |
| 5 | 6050 | LH cylinder head |
| 6 | 6279 | LH camshaft bolt (2 required) |
| 7 | W710738 | LH exhaust camshaft sprocket washer |
| 8 | 6C524 | LH VCT assembly |
| 9 | 6256 | LH exhaust camshaft sprocket |
| 10 | 6C256 | LH secondary timing chain |
| 11 | 6A258 | LH camshaft cap (8 required) |
| 12 | 6A505 | LH valve cover |
| 13 | 6A267 | LH intake camshaft |
| 14 | 6A269 | LH exhaust camshaft |
| 15 | 6C271 | LH secondary timing chain tensioner |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W712244 | RH exhaust manifold stud (6 required) |
| 2 | 6051 | RH cylinder head gasket |
| 3 | 6G004 | Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor |
| 4 | 14B485 | CHT sensor jumper harness |
| 5 | 6B288 | Camshaft position sensor (2 required) |
| 6 | 6049 | RH cylinder head |
| 7 | 17A084 | Engine lift eye |
| 8 | 6C260 | RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) housing |
| 9 | 6279 | RH camshaft bolt (2 required) |
| 10 | W710738 | RH exhaust camshaft sprocket washer |
| 11 | 6256 | RH exhaust camshaft sprocket |
| 12 | 6C524 | RH VCT assembly |
| 13 | 6C256 | RH secondary timing chain |
| 14 | 6A266 | RH intake camshaft |
| 15 | 6A268 | RH exhaust camshaft |
| 16 | 12405 | Spark plug (6 required) |
| 17 | 6A258 | RH camshaft cap (8 required) |
| 18 | 6582 | RH valve cover |
| 19 | 12A375 | Coil-on-plug (6 required) |
| 20 | 6C270 | RH secondary timing chain tensioner |
CAUTION:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
All vehicles
- Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the crankshaft rear seal retainer.
- Install the rear seal retainer and the 8 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the oil pump and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Using a new O-ring seal, install the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the A/C compressor and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the oil pan.
- Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 crankshaft seal retainer plate-to-cylinder block joint areas on the sealing surface of the oil pan.
- Install the oil pan and bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
- Loosen the bolts 180 degrees.
- Align the oil pan to the cylinder block and A/C compressor.
- Position the oil pan so the mounting boss is against the A/C compressor and using a straightedge, align the oil pan flush with the rear of the cylinder block at the 2 areas shown.
- Tighten bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14 in the sequence shown, to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
- Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten all the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten the large bolts (1-14) to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Tighten the small bolts (15 and 16) to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the A/C compressor mounting stud and nut.
- Tighten the stud to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) and the nut to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the coolant pump and the 8 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the knock sensor (KS) and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Using new O-ring seals, install the coolant tube.
- Install a new gasket, the RH cylinder head and 8 new bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 5 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install a new gasket, the LH cylinder head and 8 new bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 5 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Position the crankshaft dowel pin in the 9 o'clock position.
- Install the valve tappets.
- Position the camshafts onto the RH cylinder head in the neutral position as shown.
- Install the 8 camshaft caps and the 16 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Position the camshafts onto the LH cylinder head in the neutral position as shown.
- Install the 8 camshaft caps and the 16 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Using a feeler gauge, confirm that the valve tappet clearances are within specification. If valve tappet clearances are not within specification, the clearance must be adjusted by installing new valve tappet(s) of the correct size. For additional information, refer to Valve Clearance Check .
- Install the RH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Rotate the RH camshafts to the top dead center (TDC) position and install the special tool on the flats of the camshafts.
- Assemble the RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) assembly, the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the RH secondary timing chain.
- Align the colored links with the timing marks.
- Position the RH secondary timing assembly onto the camshafts.
- Install 2 new bolts and the original washer. Tighten in 4 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Remove the lock pin from the RH secondary timing chain tensioner.
- Install the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Rotate the LH camshafts to the TDC position and install the special tool on the flats of the camshafts.
- Assemble the LH VCT assembly, the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the LH secondary timing chain.
- Align the colored links with the timing marks.
- Position the LH secondary timing assembly onto the camshafts.
- Install 2 new bolts and the original washer. Tighten in 4 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Remove the lock pin from the LH secondary timing chain tensioner.
- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 60 degrees to the TDC position (crankshaft dowel pin at 11 o'clock).
- Install the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
- Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.
- Install the upper LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the lower LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
- Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.
- Rotate the lever counterclockwise.
- Using a soft-jawed vise, compress the plunger.
- Align the hole in the lever with the hole in the tensioner housing.
- Install a suitable lock pin.
- Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the lock pin.
- As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
- Install new VCT housing seals.
- Install the LH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the RH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the special tools.
- Apply a 3.0 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces including the 3 engine mount bracket bosses.
- Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the oil pan-to-cylinder block joint and the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joint areas of the engine front cover in 5 places as indicated.
- Install the engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20.
- Tighten in sequence to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
- Remove the special tools (alignment pins).
- Install the engine mount bracket and the 3 bolts.
- Install the remaining engine front cover bolts. Tighten all of the engine front cover bolts and engine mount bracket bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) and bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) and bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 engine mount studs.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- Install the engine mount bracket and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft front seal.
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft pulley.
- Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley washer and new bolt and tighten in 4 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 (lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Using the special tools, install new VCT solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
- Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-RH cylinder head joints.
- Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover, bolt and the 10 stud bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-LH cylinder head joints.
- Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and 11 stud bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the wiring harness retaining bracket and the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Install the 6 coil-on-plug assemblies and the 6 bolts.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Using a new gasket and O-ring seal, install the oil filter adapter and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten the large bolt to 57 Nm (42 lb-ft).
- Tighten the small bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the EOP switch.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- Install the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install LH camshaft position (CMP) sensor and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install and connect the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor jumper harness.
- Using new gaskets, install the lower intake manifold and the 10 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Using a new gasket, install the thermostat housing and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install new fuel injector O-ring seals.
- Remove the retaining clips and separate the fuel injectors from the fuel rail.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
- Install new O-ring seals and lubricate with clean engine oil.
- Install the fuel injectors and the retaining clips onto the fuel rail.
- Install the fuel rail and injectors as an assembly and install the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the catalytic converter bracket and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install the RH CMP sensor and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the engine lifting eye and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the cover and the pin-type retainer.
- Install the LH cylinder block drain plug.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) plus an additional 180 degrees.
- Install the RH cylinder block drain plug or, if equipped, the block heater.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install 6 new RH exhaust manifold studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- Using a new gasket, install the RH exhaust manifold and 6 new nuts. Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Using a new gasket, install the RH catalytic converter and the 4 new nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install 6 new LH exhaust manifold studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- Using a new gasket, install the LH exhaust manifold and 6 new nuts. Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Install the LH exhaust manifold heat shield and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
- Using a new gasket, install the LH catalytic converter and the 4 new nuts (3 shown).
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the power steering pump and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the power steering pressure (PSP) tube bracket and bolt to the RH cylinder head.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the PSP hose bracket nut.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Attach the PSP hose retainer to the engine lifting eye.
- Install the generator, the nut and the bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Using new O-ring seals, install the A/C manifold and the bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Position the wiring harness onto the engine.
- Connect the EOP switch electrical connector and the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
- Attach the wiring harness retainer to the generator.
- Connect the generator electrical connector.
- Connect the generator B+ cable and install the nut.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Install the wiring harness grommet.
- Install the wiring harness retainer stud bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the heat shield, the nut and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the wiring harness retainer bolt on the rear of the LH cylinder head.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
- Connect the LH camshaft VCT solenoid electrical connector.
- Connect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
- Connect the LH HO2S electrical connector.
- Connect the LH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the LH CMP sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the CHT sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the 6 fuel injector electrical connectors (3 shown).
- Connect the KS electrical connector.
- Connect the RH CMP sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the coolant bypass hose to the thermostat housing.
- Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
- If equipped, connect the heated PCV valve electrical connector.
- Connect the 3 RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
- Connect the RH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
- Connect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the PSP switch electrical connector.
- Using new gaskets, install the upper intake manifold and the 6 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the upper intake manifold short support bracket and the 2 bolts (one shown).
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- If equipped, install the upper intake manifold long support bracket and the 2 bolts (one shown).
- Tighten the upper bolt 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Tighten the lower bolt 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the RH exhaust manifold heat shield and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
- Connect the RH HO2S electrical connector.
- Attach the wiring harness retainers to the upper intake manifold.
- Connect the throttle body (TB) electrical connector.
- Connect the PCV hose to the PCV valve.
- If equipped, connect the heated PCV electrical connector.
- If equipped, position the block heater wiring harness onto the engine.
- Attach the block heater wiring harness retainer to the power steering reservoir hose and the PSP hose.
- If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector and install the heat shield.
- If equipped, attach the block heater wiring harness retainer to the upper intake manifold.
- Install the special tool on the LH cylinder head.
- Using the special tools, remove the engine from the stand.
- Position the special tool onto the end of the crankshaft and slide a new crankshaft rear seal onto the tool.
- Using the special tools, install the new crankshaft rear seal.
- Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
- Install the flexplate and the 8 bolts.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
CAUTION:
Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
NOTE:
The crankshaft rear seal retainer must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.
Fig 6: Applying Bead Of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone To Sealing Surface Of Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer
NOTE:
The A/C compressor must be installed on the cylinder block and the 2 bolts tightened prior to installing the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
NOTE:
The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed and the oil pan aligned to the cylinder block and A/C compressor within 4 minutes of sealant application. Final tightening of the oil pan bolts must be carried out within 60 minutes of sealant application.
Fig 11: Applying Bead Of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone To Crankshaft Seal Retainer Plate-To-Cylinder Block
NOTE:
The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed within 4 minutes of the start of sealant application.
NOTE:
Apply clean engine coolant to the O-ring seals prior to installation.
CAUTION:
The crankshaft must remain in the freewheeling position (crankshaft dowel pin at 9 o'clock) until after the camshafts are installed and the valve clearance is checked/adjusted. Do not turn the crankshaft until instructed to do so. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
NOTE:
The valve tappets must be installed in their original positions.
NOTE:
Coat the valve tappets with clean engine oil prior to installation.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
CAUTION:
The camshafts must remain in the neutral position during installation or engine damage may occur.
NOTE:
Coat the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
NOTE:
Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
CAUTION:
The camshafts must remain in the neutral position during installation or engine damage may occur.
NOTE:
Coat the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
NOTE:
Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.
CAUTION:
If any components are installed new, the engine valve clearance must be checked/adjusted or engine damage may occur.
NOTE:
Use a camshaft sprocket bolt to turn the camshafts.
NOTE:
Use a camshaft sprocket bolt to turn the camshafts.
Fig 34: Aligning RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket & RH Secondary Timing Chain Colored Links With Timing Marks
NOTE:
Use a camshaft sprocket bolt to turn the camshafts.
Fig 40: Aligning LH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket & LH Secondary Timing Chain Colored Links With Timing Marks
NOTE:
It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to remove slack from the timing chain and install the tensioner.
CAUTION:
Make sure the dowels on the variable camshaft timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
CAUTION:
Make sure the dowels on the variable camshaft timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
CAUTION:
Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
NOTE:
The engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20 must be installed within 4 minutes of the initial sealant application. The remainder of the engine front cover bolts and the engine mount bracket bolts must be installed and tightened within 35 minutes of the initial sealant application. If the time limits are exceeded, the sealant must be removed, the sealing area cleaned and sealant reapplied. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Fig 57: Applying Bead Of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone To Engine Front Cover Sealing Surfaces
NOTE:
Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.
NOTE:
Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
CAUTION:
Do not expose the Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to engine oil for at least 90 minutes after installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow this instruction may cause oil leakage.
NOTE:
Apply clean engine oil to the crankshaft front seal bore in the engine front cover.
NOTE:
Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.
NOTE:
Spark plug tube seal installation shown, VCT seal installation similar.
Fig 66: Installing VCT Solenoid And/Or Spark Plug Tube Seals Using Special Tools (205-153) & (303-1247/2)
CAUTION:
Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
NOTE:
If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Fig 67: Applying Bead Of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone To Engine Front Cover-To-RH Cylinder Head Joints
CAUTION:
Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
NOTE:
If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Fig 69: Applying Bead Of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone To Engine Front Cover-To-LH Cylinder Head Joints
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
NOTE:
Apply pipe sealant with Teflon® to the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch threads.
CAUTION:
Use O-ring seals that are made of special fuel-resistant material. The use of ordinary O-rings may cause the fuel system to leak. Do not reuse the O-ring seals.
NOTE:
The upper and lower O-ring seals are not interchangeable.
All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles
All vehicles
CAUTION:
Failure to tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the exhaust manifold to develop an exhaust leak.
Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles
All vehicles
CAUTION:
Failure to tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the exhaust manifold to develop an exhaust leak.
Fig 102: Locating Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Switch Electrical Connector & Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
FWD vehicles
All vehicles
Fig 140: Removing Engine & Transaxle From Lift Table Using Special Tools (303-D089, 014-00071) & Suitable Engine Crane
NOTE:
Lubricate the seal lips and bore with clean engine oil prior to installation.