ENGINE FRONT COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]


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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the oil pan. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

3.  Remove the front oil seal. (See FRONT OIL SEAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

4.  Remove the generator. (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

5.  Remove the LH and RH cylinder head cover. (See CYLINDER HEAD COVER (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].) (See CYLINDER HEAD COVER (RH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

6.  Remove the No.3 engine mount. (See No.3 ENGINE MOUNT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

7.  Remove the power steering oil pump and bracket with the power steering pressure line connected, and fix the power steering oil pump using a rope to prevent it from falling. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

8.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

9.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1
Drive belt auto tensioner
2
CMP sensor connector
3
CKP sensor connector
4
Front cover bracket
5
Engine front cover
6
Gasket


Engine Front Cover Removal Note

1.  Remove the engine front cover bolts and studs in the order shown.

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Engine Front Cover Installation Note

Note
•  The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within six minutes of applying the sealant.

1.  Apply a 6 mm {0.24 in} diameter dot of Silicone Gasket to the cylinder block, lower cylinder block, and cylinder head mating surfaces.

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2.  Position the cover and install the studs and bolts in the sequence shown.

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Note
•  Fasteners No. 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 and 16 are studs.