Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover

Removal
1. Remove the RH valve cover.
2. Remove the LH valve cover.
3. Remove the belt idler pulley.
4. Remove the water pump.





5. Disconnect the upper hose from the radiator.





6. Disconnect the lower hose from the radiator.
7. Remove the oil pan.
8. Remove the power steering pump.
9. Remove the hydraulic cooling fan pump.





10. Remove the bolt and the belt tensioner.
11. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal.





12. Remove the bracket.





13. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.





14. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.





15. Remove the fuel supply manifold bolt.





16. Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.
- Discard the gasket.

Installation
1. Clean the sealing surfaces on the engine and the front cover.





2. NOTE: Install the engine front cover within six minutes of sealer application.

Apply a 6 mm (0.24 inch) diameter dot of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4 to the areas indicated.
- Install a new gasket.





3. Position the front cover and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.





4. Install the fuel supply manifold bolt.





5. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.





6. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.





7. Install the bucket.
8. Install the crankshaft front oil seal.





9. Position the belt tensioner and install the bolt.
10. Install the hydraulic cooling fan pump.
11. Install the power steering pump.
12. Install the oil pan.





13. Connect the lower hose to the radiator.





14. Connect the upper hose to the radiator.
15. Install the water pump.
16. Install the belt idler pulley.
17. Install the LH valve cover.
18. Install the RH valve cover.
19. Fill the cooling system.