Timing Cover: Service and Repair

NOTE: Ford does not provide timing marks or additional information for servicing of the timing chains/sprockets without the special tools listed in this procedure.

Engine Front Cover

Removal
1. Remove the radiator.
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley.





3. Remove the bolt and the wiring harness routing clip.





4. Remove the accessory bracket bolts and position the bracket aside.
5. Remove the drivebelt tensioner.





6. Disconnect the generator wiring and position the wiring aside.





7. Remove the generator mounting bracket.





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





9. Remove the wiring anchors and position the wiring aside.





10. Remove the wiring harness retainer and position the wiring aside.





11. Remove the thermostat housing.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Release the bypass hose clamp.





12. Release the hose clamp and remove the lower heater water hose.





13. Release the hose clamp and remove the lower radiator hose.





14. On A/C equipped vehicles, remove the A/C line bracket bolt and position the A/C line aside.





15. NOTE: The water pump is removed for clarity.

Remove the engine front cover.

Installation
1. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.





2. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan and the engine block mating surfaces.





3. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover in two places.





4. Install the engine front cover.





5. On A/C equipped vehicles, install the A/C line bracket and bolt.





6. Install the lower radiator hose and clamp.





7. Install the lower heater water hose and clamp.





8. Install the thermostat housing.
1 Install the housing into the bypass hose.
2 Install the bolts.
3 Position the bypass hose clamp.





9. Position the wiring harness and install the bolt.





10. Secure the wiring anchors.





11. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.





12. Install the generator mounting bracket.





13. Connect the generator wiring.
14. Install the drivebelt tensioner.





15. Install the accessory bracket bolts.





16. Install the routing clip and bolt.
17. Install crankshaft pulley.
18. Install the radiator.
19. Raise and support the vehicle.





20. Drain the engine oil.
21. Lower the vehicle.
22. Fill the engine oil with clean engine oil.
23. Fill the engine will coolant.