Engine Front Cover: Installation
- Inspect the turbocharger or engine air intake system components and clean, if necessary.
- Install new engine front cover gaskets.
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NOTE: Lubricate the new oil gallery seal with clean engine oil.
Lubricate and install a new oil gallery seal (6G068).
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NOTE: 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 must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealer and the bolts must be installed and tightened to 2-5 Nm (18-44 lb-in) within 15 of applying the sealer. Final tightening of the bolts must be completed within 60 minutes of applying the sealer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply 9 mm (0.35 in) beads of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone 10 mm (0.40 in) in length to the cylinder block skirt-to-cylinder block joints and the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joints as indicated.
Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
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NOTE: 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 must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealer and the bolts must be installed and tightened to 2-5 Nm (18-44 lb-in) within 15 of applying the sealer. Final tightening of the bolts must be completed within 60 minutes of applying the sealer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
- Apply a 4.5 mm (0.18 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces of the inner bolt bosses.
Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
- Apply a 4.5 mm (0.18 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the chamfer of the engine front cover sealing surfaces.
Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
- Apply a 4.5 mm (0.18 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces of the inner bolt bosses.
- Install the engine front cover and the fasteners.
Torque: Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 through 11 to: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm) - Stage 2: Tighten bolts 12 through 13 to: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm) - Stage 3: Tighten bolts 14 through 22 to: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
- Install the idler pulley and bolt.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
- Attach the wiring harness retainer.
- Position the A/C compressor.
- Install the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Install the bolts.
- Connect the A/C compressor electrical connectors.
- Attach the wiring harness retainer.
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NOTE: A new turbocharger oil supply filter must be installed. Failure to follow these instructions can result in turbocharger damage.
Install the new turbocharger oil supply tube O-ring seals and the new turbocharger oil supply tube oil filter. Lubricate the new turbocharger oil supply tube O-ring seals with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
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NOTE: Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
- Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger tube to turbocharger O-ring bore and the turbocharger tube to engine O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks. Install new components if needed.
- Connect the turbocharger oil supply tube to the turbocharger, then install and tighten the turbocharger oil supply tube bolt.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Install the turbocharger studs.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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NOTE: Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger tube to engine O-ring bores for both the oil and coolant tubes. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks. Install new components if needed.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Install the new gasket, the turbocharger and loosely install the turbocharger nuts. Install the turbocharger oil supply tube to the engine while installing the turbocharger.
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- Install the turbocharger bolt.
Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)
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- Tighten the turbocharger nut.
Torque: 27 lb.ft (37 Nm)
- Tighten the turbocharger nut.
Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)
- Tighten the turbocharger nut.
- Re-tighten the turbocharger bolt.
Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)
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- Re-tighten the turbocharger nut
Torque: 27 lb.ft (37 Nm)
- Re-tighten the turbocharger nuts.
Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)
- Re-tighten the turbocharger nut
- Install a new outer turbocharger coolant supply tube O-ring seal. Lubricate the O-ring seal and the rubber gasket with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications
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NOTE: Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
- Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger tube to engine O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Install new components if needed.
- Install the outer turbocharger coolant supply tube, then install and tighten the bolt.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Connect the turbocharger wastegate control hose and clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover /Installer
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NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
- Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger tube to turbocharger O-ring bore and the turbocharger tube to engine O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Install new components if needed.
- Install the turbocharger oil supply tube, then install and tighten the oil supply tube bolt.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Install a new turbocharger coolant return tube O-ring seal. Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications
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NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
- Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Install new components if needed.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Connect the turbocharger coolant return tube to the turbocharger, then install and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Install new components if needed.
- Install the turbocharger heat shield and the bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Remove the engine front cover bolts.
- Using two M8 x 1.25 bolts with a length between 55 and 65 mm, install the special tools to the engine. Install Special Service Tool: 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine.
- Install Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine.
- Support the front and rear of the subframe with adjustable jack stands.
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- Remove the rear subframe bolts.
- Discard the bolts.
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- Remove the middle subframe bolts.
- Discard the bolts.
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- Remove the front subframe bolts.
- Discard the bolts.
- With the aid of an assistant, lower the front jack stand 127 mm (5.0 in) and the rear jack stand 152.4 mm (6.0 in) evenly or until engine mount stud clears the subframe.
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- Remove the bolts and the LH engine mount.
- Discard the bolts.
- Install a new seal and lubricate.
- Install the front axle disconnect actuator and the bolts.
Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
- Connect the front axle disconnect actuator electrical connector and vent hose.
- Install the new turbocharger oil return tube-to-engine block gasket.
- Install a new turbocharger oil return tube O-ring seal, then lubricate with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
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NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
- Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges.
- Install the turbocharger oil return tube, then install and tighten the turbocharger oil return tube bolts.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Install the wire harness bracket, then install and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- Position an adjustable jack stand under the transmission crossmember.
- Remove and discard the transmission crossmember bolts.
- Lower the jack stand 32 mm (1.25in).
- Install the following items:
- Refer to: Engine Mount LH .
- LH and RH. Refer to: Halfshaft .
- Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
- Refer to: Generator - 3.0L EcoBoost .
- Refer to: Coolant Pump .
- Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner .
- Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
- Install the upper and lower radiator hoses and clamps.
- Install the following items:
- LH side. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
- Refer to: Oil Cooler .
- Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
- Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
- Refer to: Degas Bottle .
- Refer to: Oil Pan .
- Install a new engine oil filter and fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Use the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Misfire Monitor Profile Correction routine in the diagnostic scan tool.
- Start and check the exhaust system for leaks.