2006 Lincoln LSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Front Cover: Removal

CAUTION: 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.
    CAUTION: The cooling system filling and bleeding procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the engine can occur.
  1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Drain the engine oil.
  4. Remove the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH .
  5. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH .
  6. Remove the engine cooling fan assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  7. Remove the accessory drive belt idler pulley. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  8. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to LOWER END COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW, CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL  and CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  9. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL .
  10. Remove the lower radiator hose bracket nut.
    Fig 1: Locating Lower Radiator Hose Bracket Nut
    G04690295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the lower radiator, upper radiator and heater hose.
    Fig 2: Locating Lower Radiator, Upper Radiator And Heater Hoses
    G04690296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Cooler Hoses
    G04690297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the stud bolt.
    Fig 4: Locating Stud Bolt
    G04690298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. NOTE: One bolt is blocked by the power steering pressure hose and must be removed with the power steering pump.
  14. Remove the 4 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
  15. Remove the coolant pump pulley bolts and the pulley.
    Fig 5: Locating Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts And Pulley
    G04690299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the 5 bolts and the power steering pump bracket.
  17. Detach the wiring harness clips.
    Fig 6: Locating Wiring Harness Clips
    G04690300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the engine front cover bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Remove the engine front cover.
      Fig 7: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts Removing Sequence
      G04690301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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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.