Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Special Tools:

Removal
1. Remove the RH valve cover.
2. Remove the LH valve cover.





3. Install the special tool.





4. Install the special tool.





5. Using the special tool, support the engine.





6. Note: RH shown; LH similar.

Remove the screws and the LH and RH sight shields.





7. Remove the screws and the center splash shield.
8. Drain the engine coolant.





9. Disconnect the upper water pump hose.





10. Disconnect the upper radiator hose.





11. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.





12. Disconnect and remove the radiator hose assembly.





13. Disconnect and remove the lower water pump hose.
14. Remove the accessory drive belt.





15. Remove the water pump.
1 Remove the studs.
2 Remove the bottom bolt.
3 Remove the water pump.
16. Remove the oil pan.
17. Remove the power steering pump.





18. Remove the hydraulic cooling fan pump.
19. Remove the bolt and the idler pulley.





20. Remove the bolt and the belt tensioner.
21. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal.





22. 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 install the bolts in the indicated sequence.
4. Install the crankshaft front oil seal.





5. Position the belt tensioner and install the bolt.





6. Position the idler pulley and install the bolt.
7. Install the hydraulic cooling fan pump.
8. Install the power steering pump.
9. Install the oil pan.





10. Install the screws and the center splash shield.





11. Note: RH shown; LH similar.

Install the screws and the LH and RH sight shields.





12. Install the water pump.
1 Position the water pump.
2 Install the studs.
3 Install the bolt.
13. Install the accessory drive belt.





14. Install and connect the lower water pump hose.





15. Install and connect the radiator hose assembly.





16. Connect the lower radiator hose.





17. Connect the upper radiator hose.





18. Connect the upper water pump hose.
19. Remove all of the special tools.
20. Install the LH valve cover.
21. Install the RH valve cover.
22. Fill the cooling system.