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Installation

1. Remove all traces of dirt, oil or previously applied sealant from the engine front cover cylinder head, valve cover, oil pan gasket and cylinder block sealing surfaces. Clean all sealing surfaces with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-1 9A536-RA or equivalent. Sealing surfaces must be clean and dry before applying sealant.
2. Replace crankshaft front seal and engine front cover gasket (three pieces).





3. Apply an 8-12 mm (0.32-0.47 inch) bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent in locations shown.

4. Install engine front cover on engine.

CAUTION: Engine front cover must be rolled into position, do not slide engine front cover on oil pan gasket, or engine damage may occur.





5. Install studs and bolts retaining engine front cover to engine in location shown. Tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.) in sequence.

NOTE: Engine front cover must be positioned and retaining bolts and stud bolts tightened to specification within five minutes of applying sealant.

6. Install crankshaft position sensor. Tighten bolt to 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.).
7. Attach the fuel charging wiring to the crankshaft position sensor.
8. Install one bolt and two nuts retaining power steering reservoir bracket and connect the camshaft position sensor.
9. Install valve covers.
10. Position air conditioner high-pressure line on front cover retaining stud and install nut. Tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.).
11. Raise vehicle.
12. Install crankshaft pulley. Apply Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6 to end of the keyway and crankshaft pulley.





13. Install four oil pan to engine front cover bolts.
Tighten in two steps in sequence shown:
a. Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
b. Tighten an additional 60 degrees.

14. Position power steering pump on engine and install four retaining bolts. Tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.).
15. Lower vehicle.
16. Install water pump pulley with four bolts. Tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.).
17. Install drive belt.
18. Check oil level in engine. If required add clean Super Premium SAE 10W30 Motor Oil XO-10W30-QSP meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G to the specified level.
19. Start engine and check for leaks.

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