Engine Front Cover: Notes

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Notes
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Aligner, Front Cover 303-093 (T74P-6019-A)
Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31-A
-
Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W30-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W30-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent
WSS-M2C929-A
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
TA-30
WSE-M4G323-A4
Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-30
-
Thread Sealant with PTFE
TA-24
WSK-M2G350-A2
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Engine Front Cover With Torque Specifications
GF0046303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 14A464 Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector (part of 12B637)
2 - Wiring retainer (part of 12B637)
3 W702501 Engine front cover stud bolt (4 required)
4 8287 Clamp
5 18C266 Coolant hose
6 W702501 Engine front cover stud bolt
7 W500024 Engine front cover bolt (5 required)
8 15161 Clamp
9 8286 Lower radiator hose
10 E802185 Block cradle-to-engine front cover bolt (5 required)
11 - Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt (part of 6C348)
12 6C348 Accessory drive belt idler pulley
13 15161 Clamp
14 8620 Upper radiator hose
15 6019 Engine front cover
16 - Engine front cover gasket
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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