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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 973 (ENGINE)ASSEMBLYENGINE
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard
Section 973 (Engine): Assembly: Engine
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Engine
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Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment Pins | 307-399 | |
| Camshaft Alignment Tool | 303-1248 | |
| Engine Lifting Bracket | 303-1245 | |
| Handle | 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) | |
| Heavy Duty Floor Crane | 014-00071 or equivalent | |
| Installer, Crankshaft Front Seal | 303-1251 | |
| Installer, Crankshaft Rear Seal | 303-1250 | |
| Installer, Crankshaft Vibration Damper | 303-102 (T74P-6316-B) | |
| Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal | 303-335 | |
| Installer, Seal | 303-1247/2 | |
| Spreader Bar | 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent | |
| 303-D055 (D85L-6000-A) | Strap Wrench |
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone TA-357 |
WSE-M4G323-A6 |
| Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep ZC-31 |
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| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent (US only) VC-7-B (US); CVC-7-A (Canada); or equivalent (yellow color) |
WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| 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 |
| Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30 |
- |
| Thread Sealant with PTFE TA-24 |
WSK-M2G350-A2 |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12C508 | Engine control harness |
| 2 | 9S455 | Upper intake manifold |
| 3 | 9J444 | Upper intake manifold bracket |
| 4 | 9F797 | Fuel rail |
| 5 | 9J444 | Upper intake manifold bracket |
| 6 | 9K461 | Lower intake manifold |
| 7 | 8A856 | Thermostat housing |
| 8 | 9N271 | Coolant tube |
| 9 | 9N271 | Knock sensor (KS) |
| 10 | 6010 | Cylinder block |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6A0003 | Engine mount bracket |
| 2 | W701512 | Crankshaft pulley bolt |
| 3 | N806165 | Crankshaft pulley washer |
| 4 | 6316 | Crankshaft pulley |
| 5 | 6700 | Crankshaft front seal |
| 6 | 6C086 | Engine front cover |
| 7 | 6268 | Timing chain |
| 8 | 6306 | Crankshaft timing sprocket |
| 9 | 6K254 | Primary timing chain tensioner |
| 10 | 6K255 | Primary timing chain tensioner arm |
| 11 | 6B274 | LH lower primary timing chain guide |
| 12 | 6M256 | RH primary timing chain guide |
| 13 | 6K297 | LH upper primary timing chain guide |
| 14 | 8501 | Coolant pump |
| 15 | 6010 | Cylinder block |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6675 | Oil pan |
| 2 | 6622 | Oil pump screen and pickup tube |
| 3 | 6621 | Oil pump |
| 4 | 6010 | Cylinder block |
| 5 | 6D327 | Crankshaft rear seal retainer |
| 6 | 12A227 | Crankshaft sensor ring |
| 7 | 6375 | Flexplate |
| 8 | 6881 | Oil filter adapter |
| 9 | 9278 | Engine oil pressure (EOP) switch |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6083 | LH cylinder head gasket |
| 2 | 6C261 | LH variable camshaft timing (VCT) housing |
| 3 | W12244 | LH exhaust manifold stud (6 required) |
| 4 | 6500 | Valve tappet (32 required) |
| 5 | 6050 | LH cylinder head |
| 6 | 6279 | LH camshaft bolt (2 required) |
| 7 | W710738 | LH exhaust camshaft sprocket washer |
| 8 | 6C524 | LH VCT assembly |
| 9 | 6256 | LH exhaust camshaft sprocket |
| 10 | 6C256 | LH secondary timing chain |
| 11 | 6A258 | LH camshaft cap (8 required) |
| 12 | 6A505 | LH valve cover |
| 13 | 6A267 | LH intake camshaft |
| 14 | 6A269 | LH exhaust camshaft |
| 15 | 6C271 | LH secondary timing chain tensioner |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W712244 | RH exhaust manifold stud (6 required) |
| 2 | 6051 | RH cylinder head gasket |
| 3 | 6G004 | Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor |
| 4 | 14B485 | CHT sensor jumper harness |
| 5 | 18801 | Radio interference capacitor (2 required) |
| 6 | 6B288 | Camshaft position sensor (2 required) |
| 7 | 6049 | RH cylinder head |
| 8 | 17A084 | Engine lift eye |
| 9 | 6C260 | RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) housing |
| 10 | 6279 | RH camshaft bolt (2 required) |
| 11 | W710738 | RH exhaust camshaft sprocket washer |
| 12 | 6256 | RH exhaust camshaft sprocket |
| 13 | 6C524 | RH VCT assembly |
| 14 | 6C256 | RH secondary timing chain |
| 15 | 6A266 | RH intake camshaft |
| 16 | 6A268 | RH exhaust camshaft |
| 17 | 12405 | Spark plug (6 required) |
| 18 | 6A258 | RH camshaft cap (8 required) |
| 19 | 6582 | RH valve cover |
| 20 | 12A375 | Coil-on-plug (6 required) |
| 21 | 6C270 | RH secondary timing chain tensioner |
CAUTION:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
All vehicles
CAUTION:
Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.