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Engine Block Skirt Stiffener
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Engine Block Skirt Stiffener
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle | |
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| 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW | |
| 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW | |
| 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2) TKIT-2014D-ROW3 TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW | |
| 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal TKIT-1992-FH/FMH/FLMH TKIT-1993-LMH/MH | |
| Floor Crane | |
| Three Leg Puller | |
| Mounting Stand | |
| Plastic Scraper | |
| Flat-Bladed Screwdriver |
Materials
| Name | Specification |
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| Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4-A, PM-4-B | - |
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.
- Remove the engine from the vehicle. Refer to: Engine
- Remove the bolts and the flexplate.
- Remove the crankshaft sensor ring.
- Inspect the crankshaft sensor ring for damage. If the crankshaft sensor ring has been dropped or has any visual damage, it must be discarded.
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- Reposition the CKP sensor electrical connector insulator.
- Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Loosen the bolt and remove the CKP sensor.
- Remove the stud bolt and the wiring harness ground.
- Remove the bolts and the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.
- Discard the crankshaft rear seal and retainer plate.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
- Using a floor crane, install the engine on a mounting stand. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2). Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane Use the General Equipment: Mounting Stand
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- Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Remove the bolt and the idler pulley.
- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
- Remove the generator nut.
- Remove the bolt and the generator.
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- Disconnect the oil pressure control solenoid electrical connector.
- Remove the retainer and the oil pressure control solenoid.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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- Disconnect the PCV tube quick release couplings and remove the tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
- Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer.
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- Disconnect the crankcase pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Detach the PCV tube retainer.
- Disconnect the PCV tube quick release coupling and remove the tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
- Disconnect the EVAP purge valve electrical connector.
- Lift the EVAP purge valve off of the intake manifold mounting tab and remove the valve from the engine.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.
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- Remove the vacuum harness pressure sensor bolt.
- Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
- Detach the wiring harness and vacuum harness retainers.
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- Slide the insulator up to access the CHT electrical connector.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness retainers.
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- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers and remove the harness from the engine.
- Detach the vacuum hose retainers.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose from the TC.
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- Release the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose from the TC.
- Remove the vacuum control solenoid bolts.
- Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
- Detach the retainers and remove the vacuum tube assembly from the engine.
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NOTE: When removing the ignition coil-on-plugs, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
Remove the bolts and the coil-on-plug assemblies.
- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Remove the bolts and the throttle body.
- Inspect the gasket, clean or replace as needed.
- Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
- Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket and seal.
- Remove the stud bolts, the bolt and the TC oil return tube.
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NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
- Inspect for blockage in the turbocharger tube. Check the tube, the sealing surfaces and the flange for flatness and damage. Ensure that the retaining bracket is not bent, check for square-ness of the retaining bracket to the O-ring area. Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Install new components as needed.
Material : Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Remove and discard the turbocharger oil return tube O-ring seal.
- Inspect for blockage in the turbocharger tube. Check the tube, the sealing surfaces and the flange for flatness and damage. Ensure that the retaining bracket is not bent, check for square-ness of the retaining bracket to the O-ring area. Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Install new components as needed.
- Remove and discard the TC oil return tube-to-engine block gasket.
- Remove the bolts and the TC oil return tube.
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NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
- Inspect for blockage in the turbocharger tube. Check the tube, the sealing surfaces and the flange for flatness and damage. Ensure that the retaining bracket is not bent, check for square-ness of the retaining bracket to the O-ring area. Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Install new components as needed.
Material : Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Remove and discard the turbocharger oil return tube O-ring seal.
- Inspect for blockage in the turbocharger tube. Check the tube, the sealing surfaces and the flange for flatness and damage. Ensure that the retaining bracket is not bent, check for square-ness of the retaining bracket to the O-ring area. Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Install new components as needed.
- Remove and discard the TC oil return tube-to-engine block gasket.
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
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- Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and the indicated pry pads, release the sealer and separate the oil pan from the bottom of the engine.
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NOTE: Do not reuse the oil pans sealed by Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone. Oil pans sealed by Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone are to be removed and discarded. The replacement oil pan will have a press-in-place gasket.
Remove the oil pan. Discard the oil pan if it is sealed with Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone.
- If equipped, remove and discard the oil pan press-in-place gasket.
- Remove and discard the oil pump seal.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
- Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
- Remove and discard the gasket.
- Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
- Inspect the spark plug seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
- Loosen the fasteners and remove the valve cover.
- Remove and discard the gasket.
- Clean the valve cover gasket groove with soap and water or a suitable solvent.
- Inspect the spark plug seals. Remove any damaged seals using the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 303-1247 VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and Installer.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
- Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Using the 3 Leg Puller and a step plate, remove the crankshaft pulley. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller
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NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.
- Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front oil seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.
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NOTE: Retain the original crankshaft pulley bolt for turning the crankshaft while the pulley is removed.
Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
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NOTE: There are 4 different types of fasteners, note location of each fastener for assembly.
Remove the engine front cover fasteners.
- Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and the indicated pry pads, release the sealer and remove the engine front cover. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
- Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
- Remove and discard the oil gallery seal (6G068).
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- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
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NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft utilizing only the original crankshaft pulley bolt. Failure to follow this direction may cause damage to the crankshaft and result in engine failure.
Install the original crankshaft pulley bolt.
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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.
- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise.
- Position the crankshaft sprocket keyway at the 11 o'clock position.
- Verify the triangle timing marks on the VCT units are at the 2 o'clock (intake) and 11 o'clock (exhaust) positions. If the circle timing marks are at these positions the crankshaft must be turned clockwise one revolution (360 degrees).
- Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
- Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain guide.
- Remove the RH timing chain.
- Remove and discard the original crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Remove the timing chain sprocket.
- Slide the oil pump drive belt off of the crankshaft sprocket and remove the belt.
- Remove the bolts and the oil pump.
- Remove the engine block skirt stiffener bolts.
- Using a suitable pry bar at the 4 pry pad locations, release the engine block skirt stiffener-to-engine block seal.
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- Remove the engine block skirt stiffener.
- Remove and discard the oil seal.
- 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.