2003 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Front Cover: Material

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Fig 1: Specification Material Engine Front Cover
G01285591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, Refer to VALVE COVER RH  in this article.
  2. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, Refer to VALVE COVER LH  in this article.
  3. Remove the belt idler pulleys and the belt tensioner. For additional information, Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT, TENSIONER AND PULLEY  in this article.
  4. Remove the coolant pump. For additional information, Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose.
  6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
  7. Remove the oil pan. For additional information, Refer to OIL PAN, OIL PUMP, OIL PUMP SCREEN AND PICKUP TUBE  in this article.
  8. Remove the power steering pump. For additional information, Refer to STEERING SYSTEM .
  9. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT SEAL  in this article.
  10. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 2: Removing Timing Cover
    G01285592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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