Engine Front Cover: Notes

2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep ZC-31 -
Silicone Gasket and Sealant TA-30 WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent WSS-M2C930-A
Fig 1: Engine Front Cover With Torque Specifications (1 Of 3)
GFD15555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 W505415 Generator upper air duct bolt
2 10C392 Generator upper air duct
3 W505415 Generator shield bolt
4 W705848 Pin-type retainer
5 10A389 Generator shield
6 W709986 Generator bolt (2 required)
7 W520414 Generator stud nut
8 W710416 Generator stud
9 10300 Generator
10 W701542 Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector bracket nut
11 15A024 HO2S electrical connector bracket
Fig 2: Engine Front Cover With Torque Specifications (2 Of 3)
GFD15556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
12 W701625 Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt
13 6B209 Accessory drive belt tensioner
14 - Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt (part of 6C348)
15 6C348 Accessory drive belt idler pulley
16 - Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector (part of 9H589)
17 - Camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector (part of 9H589)
18 W701656 Power steering pump bolt (3 required)
19 3A696 Power steering pump
20 W708221 Engine front cover bolt (3 required)
21 W708222 Engine front cover bolt (3 required)
Fig 3: Engine Front Cover With Torque Specifications (3 Of 3)
GFD15557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
22 W709678 Oil pan-to-front cover bolts (2 required)
23 W701525 Engine front cover bolt (7 required)
24 W710030 Engine front cover stud bolt (3 required)
25 6019 Engine front cover
26 - Engine front cover gasket (3 required)
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