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NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft front seal with clean engine oil before assembly.
Using the special tool, install the crankshaft front seal.
2. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this section. Klj . 2 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Engine Front Cover
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this
section.
4. Remove the water pump pulley.
5. Remove the retainers and position the power steering pump aside.
6. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.
SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or equivalent WSE-
M5B392-
A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Klj . 1 ba
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7. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the bypass hose.
8. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
9. Remove the heater water outlet tube. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 03A .
10. Remove the camshaft synchronizer assembly.
11. Disconnect the lower radiator hose. Klj . 2 ba
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12. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
13. Remove the wiring harness pin-
type retainer.
14. Remove the oil filter.
15. Remove the retainers and the water pump. Klj . 3 ba
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CAUTION: The cap screw is hidden; make sure to remove it or the engine front
cover will be damaged.
NOTE: Record the location, type and size of the fasteners.
Remove the engine front cover. zSlide the engine front cover off the two dowels.
z Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.
Installation 1. CAUTION: In order to prevent foreign material from contaminating the engine block
or the engine front cover it is necessary to seal the coolant and oil passages of both
components. Failure to follow these directions will result in engine damage.
CAUTION: Do not use a surface conditioning pad or any other type of fibrous
abrasive disc to clean the gasket surfaces. Failure to follow these directions will result in
engine damage.
Clean and inspect the engine block and front cover as follows:
zPack the exposed portion of the oil pan with clean shop towels.
z Plug the oil and coolant passages.
z Clean the gasket surfaces.
z Clean all surfaces requiring gasket sealant with metal surface cleaner.
z Using compressed air, remove any remaining foreign material from the engine block and
engine front cover.
z Remove the shop towels from the oil pan.
z Remove the plugs or seals from the engine block and engine front cover. Klj . 4 ba
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2.
NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed
and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future
oil leakage.
Apply a small amount of silicone gasket and sealant as shown.
3. NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed
and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future
oil leakage.
Install the engine front cover gasket and apply silicone gasket and sealant as shown.
4. Install the engine front cover and bolts.
5. Install the water pump. Install the nuts and bolts. Klj . 5 ba
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NOTE: The number 12 bolt is not part of the tightening sequence.
Tighten the fasteners to 26 Nm (19 lb- ft) in the sequence shown.
7. Install a new oil filter.
8. Install the wiring harness pin- type retainer. Klj . 6 ba
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9. Connect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
10. Connect the lower radiator hose.
11. Install the camshaft synchronizer assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 14 .
12. Install the heater water outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 13 .
13. Install the camshaft position (CMP) sensor, and connect the electrical connector. Klj . 7 ba
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