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2011 Ford Taurus SEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 1080 (Engine): Assembly: Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL SPECIFICATION
| Alignment Pins 307-399 |
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| Compressor, Piston Ring 303-D032 (D81L-6002-C) |
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| Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) |
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| Eye, Engine Lift 303-1245 |
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| Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) |
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| Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent |
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| Installer, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-102 (T74P-6316-B) |
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| Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal 303-335 |
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| Installer, Front Crankshaft Seal 303-1251 |
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| Installer, Rear Main Seal 303-1250 |
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| Installer, VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal 303-1247/2 |
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| Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent |
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| Strap Wrench 303-D055 (D85L-6000-A) or equivalent |
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| Tool, Camshaft Holding 303-1248 |
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone TA-357 |
WSE-M4G323-A6 |
| Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep ZC-31-A |
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| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent (bittered in 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 |
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| Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 | WSK-M2G351-A5 |
| 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 |
DESCRIPTION CHART
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6675 | Oil pan |
| 2 | 6622 | Oil pump screen and pickup tube |
| 3 | 6625 | Oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal |
| 4 | 6621 | Oil pump |
| 5 | 6010 | Cylinder block |
| 6 | 6D327 | Crankshaft rear seal retainer |
| 7 | 12A227 | Crankshaft sensor ring |
| 8 | 6375 | Flexplate |
| 9 | 6881 | Oil filter adapter |
| 10 | 9278 | Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch |
DESCRIPTION CHART
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6150 | Piston compression upper ring (6 required) |
| 2 | 6152 | Piston compression lower ring (6 required) |
| 3 | 6159 | Piston oil control upper segment ring (6 required) |
| 4 | 6161 | Piston oil control spacer (6 required) |
| 5 | 6159 | Piston oil control lower segment ring (6 required) |
| 6 | 6140 | Piston pin retainer (12 required) |
| 7 | 6135 | Piston pin (6 required) |
| 8 | 6110 | Piston (6 required) |
| 9 | 6200 | Connecting rod (6 required) |
| 10 | 6211 | Connecting rod upper bearing (6 required) |
| 11 | 6211 | Connecting rod lower bearing (6 required) |
| 12 | 6210 | Connecting rod cap (6 required) |
| 13 | 6010 | Cylinder block |
| 14 | 6A341 | Crankshaft upper thrust washer (2 required) |
| 15 | 6333 | Cylinder block crankshaft main bearing (4 required) |
| 16 | 6303 | Crankshaft |
| 17 | 6K302 | Crankshaft lower thrust washer |
| 18 | 6333 | Lower crankshaft main bearings (4 required) |
| 19 | 6325 | Lower crankshaft main bearing caps (4 required) |
| 20 | 6C364 | Main bearing cap support brace |
| 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 |
NOTE:
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, can cause engine failure.
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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.
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