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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009EDGE SPORT, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 449 (ENGINE - 5.4L (3V) - F250 & F350)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRENGINE FRONT COVERREMOVAL
2009 Ford Edge Sport, FWD

Engine Front Cover: Removal

2009 Ford Edge Sport, FWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Drain the engine oil.
  3. Remove the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
  5. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .
  6. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 1: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise
    G03886148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the nut and the starter wiring harness support bracket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cooler Tube/Electrical Harness Support Bracket Bolt
    G03919905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive idler pulley.
  9. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  10. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    • Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.
  11. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool
    G03919906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tool
    G03919889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump assembly aside.
    14. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
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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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