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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 244 (ENGINE - 6.2L V8)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONENGINE FRONT COVERREMOVAL
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Engine Front Cover: Removal

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty and 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the cooling fan shroud. Refer to: Cooling Fan Shroud .
  3. Remove the LH and RH variable camshaft timing (VCT) oil control solenoids. Refer to: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoid .
  4. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors aside.
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  5. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
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  6. Remove the crankshaft front seal. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
  7. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
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  8. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt idler pulleys.
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  9. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
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    • Remove the nut.

    • If equipped with automatic transmission, remove the transmission cooler lines bracket.

    • Remove the starter motor wiring harness bracket.

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    • Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    • Install the drain plug.

      Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

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  12. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
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  13. Remove the bolt and the power steering pump pressure line.
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  14. Remove and discard the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
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  15. Remove the front oil pan bolts.
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  16. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the engine front cover.
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  17. Remove the bolts and stud bolts from the engine front cover.
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  18. Remove the engine front cover from the dowels.
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  19. Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
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  20. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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  21. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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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.