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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 2 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.3L)IN-VEHICLE SERVICINGENGINE FRONT COVERINSTALLATION

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD

Engine Front Cover: Installation

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.

Clean and inspect the mounting surfaces of the engine and the front cover.

NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying the silicone gasket and sealant.

Apply a 2.5 mm (0.09 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder head and oil pan joint areas. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.09 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover.

Fig 1: Locating Silicone Gasket

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the engine front cover. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown, to the following specifications:
- Tighten the 8-mm bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Tighten the 13-mm bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts.

NOTE: The coolant pump pulley bolts should be tightened after the accessory drive belt is installed.

Install the coolant pump pulley and bolts.

NOTE: Remove the through bolt from the special tool.

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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.