Installation

1. Attach the Modular Lifting Bar.
2. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
3. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the cylinder block and the retainer plate.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the aluminum retaining plate. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.





4. Apply a bead of silicone around the rear oil seal retainer sealing surface.
- Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6.

NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned wit solvent. 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.





5. Install the retainer plate. Tighten the bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-107 inch lbs.).





6. Use the Rear Crankshaft Seal Replacer and Rear Crankshaft Seal Adapter to install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
7. With Rear Crankshaft Seal Adapter still installed, use the Rear Crankshaft Slinger Replacer to install the crankshaft oil slinger.





8. Install the flywheel.
9. Position the engine in the vehicle and remove the Modular Lifting Bar and the jack supporting the transmission.
10. Raise and support the vehicle.





11. Install and tighten the nuts.





12. Install and tighten the new nuts retaining the torque converter.
13. Install the starter motor.





14. Install and tighten the nuts.





15. Connect the power steering pressure hose.





16. Install the oil cooler to the oil filter adapter and install the oil bypass filter





17. Position the oil cooler hoses and install the hose clamps.





18. Install the bolts and install the shifter cable





19. Install the timing chain tensioner arm pin.
20. Lower the vehicle.





21. Install the transmission oil filter tube and nut.

NOTE: Lubricate the O-rings with transmission fluid.





22. Install the remaining transmission-to-engine bolts and fuel line bracket.





23. Connect the transmission wiring harness and the LH and RH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor connectors.
24. Install the intake manifold.





25. Install the engine vacuum harness.





26. Install the suction line to the accumulator.





27. Install the power steering reservoir hose at the power steering pump.
28. Install the drive belt.
29. Install the upper and lower radiator supports, grille opening panel, front stone shield and grille.
30. Install the A/C condenser core.
31. Install the radiator.
32. Install the side marker lamps and headlamps.
33. Install the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and the air cleaner outlet tube.
34. Fill all fluids to the proper levels.
35. Connect the battery ground cable.
36. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels.
37. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.