2003 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Front Cover: Material

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Fig 1: Material Specification Chart
G01286087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The cooling system filling and bleeding procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the engine can occur.
  1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  2. Drain the engine oil.
  3. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, Refer to VALVE COVER LH .
  4. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, Refer to VALVE COVER RH .
  5. Remove the engine cooling fan assembly. For additional information, Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  6. Remove the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft seal. For additional information, Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT SEAL .
  7. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .
  8. Remove the coolant pump. For additional information, Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  9. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Front Cover
    G01286088Courtesy 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.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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