Installation

1. Apply a bead of silicone along the cylinder head to cylinder block surface and the oil pan to cylinder block surface
- Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6.

NOTE:
- The timing chain/belt is removed for clarity.
- If not secured within 4 minutes, sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.





2. Install a new engine timing cover gasket on the engine timing cover, then position the engine timing cover on the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel(s) and loosely install the bolts.











3. Tighten the fasteners in two stages, following the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 7 to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.)
- Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 6 through 15 to 40-55 Nm (30-41 ft. lbs.)

4. Raise and support the vehicle.





5. Install the bolts loosely, then tighten the four bolts in two stages, following the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
- Stage 2: Rotate 60 degrees

6. Install a new crankshaft front seal and the crankshaft pulley.





7. Connect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.





8. Install the power steering pump.
- Position the power steering pump.
- Install the bolts.

NOTE: Only three bolts are required for installation.

9. Install the oil drain plug securely.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the water pump.





12. Connect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
13. Install the valve covers.
14. Install the radiator and fill the cooling system.
15. Fill the engine with oil.
- Use Super Premium SAE 5W30 motor oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.

16. Connect the battery ground cable.