Engine Block Skirt Stiffener

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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Floor Crane
Mounting Stand
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Vise
Vise Jaw Protectors

Materials 

1. NOTE: If the engine block skirt stiffener is not installed, aligned and the bolts tightened to minimum specification within 10 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.

   Apply a 4.5 mm (0.18 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine block skirt stiffener.

   Material : Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

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2. 1. Position the oil seal.
   2. Install the engine block skirt stiffener.

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3. 1. Install the bolts finger tight.
   2. Tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque : Stage 1: 35 lb.in (4 Nm) | Stage 2: Loosen: 360°

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4. 1. Using a straight edge, align the rear face of the engine block skirt stiffener to the rear face of the engine block, flush or up to 0.250 mm (0.01 in) underflush.
   2. Using a straight edge, align the machined bosses on the left side of the engine block skirt stiffener to the machined bosses on the left side of the engine block flush or within 0.280 mm (0.011) of flush.

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5. NOTE: If the engine block skirt stiffener bolts minimal torque is not completed within 10 minutes of sealant application, or if final torque is not met within 60 minutes of sealant application the parts must be removed and the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.

   Tighten the engine block skirt stiffener bolts.

   Torque : Stage 1: 35 lb.in (4 Nm) | Stage 2: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

   Fig 1: Engine Block Skirt Stiffener Tightening Sequence

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6. Install the oil pump drive belt onto the crankshaft sprocket.

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7. Prime the oil pump. Add 2 tablespoons of clean engine oil to the oil pump and rotate the oil pump by hand.
8. NOTE: Make sure the oil pump drive belt teeth are engaged in the crankshaft sprocket prior to installing the oil pump.
   1. Install the oil pump sprocket into the oil pump drive belt.
   2. Raise the rear of the oil pump assembly into the installed position.
   3. Install the oil pump bolts.

      Torque : Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) | Stage 2: 45°

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9. Install the timing chain sprocket.

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10. NOTE: The VCT units have 2 timing marks on them, a triangle and a circle. For removal and installation of the RH side the triangle marks are used.
    1. Install the RH timing chain with the single colored links aligned with the triangle  timing marks on the VCT units.
    2. Install the double colored links so they straddle the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket.

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11. Install the RH timing chain guide and bolts.

    Torque : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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12. Install the RH timing chain tensioner arm.

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13. Slide the tensioner cylinder out of the RH timing chain tensioner housing.

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14. NOTE: Use vise jaw protectors or cover the jaws of the vise with clean shop towels to prevent damage to the surface of the tensioner ratchet mechanism.

    Mount the flat machined surfaces on the end of the tensioner cylinder into a vise.

    1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver apply light downward pressure on the end of the tensioner ratchet mechanism. Use the General Equipment: Vise Use the General Equipment: Vise Jaw Protectors Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    2. Rotate the screwdriver clockwise approximately one turn.
    3. An audible click will be heard when the tensioner ratchet mechanism locks into place.

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15. Slide the tensioner cylinder into the tensioner housing until it contacts the bottom of the bore. The shoulder of the tensioner cylinder will be flush with the top of the housing.

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16. 1. Firmly press the tensioner cylinder into the tensioner housing until the shoulder of the tensioner cylinder is approximately 3 mm (0.125 in) below the top of the housing.
    2. Install a retaining pin into the hole in the housing to lock the tensioner cylinder in the retracted position.

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17. 1. Position the RH timing chain tensioner with the end of the tensioner correctly engaged to the tensioner arm.
    2. Install the bolts.

       Torque : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    3. Remove the pin to allow the tensioner cylinder to extend and press against the timing chain tensioner arm.

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18. Install new engine front cover gaskets.

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19. Lubricate and install a new oil gallery seal (6G068).

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20. NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.