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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL - 4.0L SOHCIN-VEHICLE REPAIRENGINE FRONT COVERINSTALLATION
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Engine Front Cover: Installation

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Installation
    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
  1. Clean and inspect the gasket mating surfaces. Use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep and a plastic or wooden scraping tool. Follow the directions on the packaging.
  2. Position a new front cover gasket.
    NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  3. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan and engine block mating surfaces.
    Fig 1: Silicone Gasket And Sealant Applying Location On Oil Pan And Engine Block Mating Surfaces
    G06185800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover in 2 places.
    Fig 2: Silicone Gasket And Sealant Applying Locations On Front Cover
    G06185801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Apply thread sealant to the stud bolts and make sure that the stud bolts are installed in their original positions.
  5. Position the front cover and connect the coolant bypass hose to the thermostat housing.
    • Loosely install the 5 bolts and the 5 stud bolts.
  6. Use the Front Cover Aligner, align the front cover.
    • Tighten the bolts and stud bolts to 19 Nm (168 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Aligning Front Cover Using Front Cover Aligner
      G06391679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the 5 engine block cradle-to-engine front cover bolts.
    • Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).
  8. Connect the CKP  sensor and attach the 2 wiring retainers.
  9. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  10. Connect the lower radiator hose to the coolant pump.
  11. Connect the heater hose to the coolant pump.
  12. Connect the upper radiator hose.
  13. Install the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  14. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  15. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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