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Before you start
- Sealant must be removed and area cleaned with
- Mating parts must make contact
- Apply a light coat of anti-sieze compound
- Do not rotate the water pump
Procedure
- Install the oil drain plug. 11-16 Nm (98-143 lb/in). ! 02-121 WSG-1068 ENGINE
- CAUTION: Do not rotate the water pump housing once the water pump (8501) has been positioned in the cylinder block. Damage to the O-ring seal will occur. Install the water pump.
- Lubricate the new O-ring seal using Premium Cooling Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A and install the O-ring seal onto the water pump.
- Position the water pump into the cylinder block.
- Install the water pump retaining bolts.
- Lubricate the (A) engine front cover and the (B) front oil seal inner lip. • Use Super Premium SAE 5W30 Motor Oil XO- 5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. !
- Use the (A) Crankshaft Seal Replacer/Aligner to install the (B) crankshaft front seal (6700) into the (C) engine front cover. 02-122 WSG-1068 ENGINE
- CAUTION: Mating parts must make contact to each other within 4 minutes and connecting bolts must be torqued within 15 minutes after applying sealant. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage. • Use silicone gasket and sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE- M4G323-A6. NOTE: Sealant must be removed and area cleaned with solvent if above instructions are not followed. • Use metal surface cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE- M5B292-A. Apply silicone to the Woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley (6312). • Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE- M4G323-A6.
- Use the Crankshaft Damper Replacer to install the crankshaft pulley.
- Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt (6A340) in four stages. • Stage 1: Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb/ft). • Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees. • Stage 3: Tighten to 47-53 Nm (35-39 lb/ft). • Stage 4: Tighten an additional 85-90 degrees. ! 02-123 WSG-1068 ENGINE
- Position the water pump pulley (8509) on the water pump and install the bolts. 02-124 WSG-1068 ENGINE
- CAUTION: Mating parts must make contact to each other within 4 minutes and connecting bolts must be torqued within 15 minutes after applying sealant. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage. • Use silicone gasket and sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE- M4G323-A6. NOTE: Sealant must be removed and area cleaned with solvent if above instructions are not followed. • Use metal surface cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE- M5B292-A. Apply silicone in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head. • Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562- AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE- M4G323-A6.
- Position the valve covers (6582).
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Install the engine control wire harness. ! 02-125 WSG-1068 ENGINE Engine - Installation Special Tool(s) Special Tool(s)
- Attach the Modular Lifting Bar.
- Remove the engine from the engine stand.
- CAUTION: Mating parts must make contact to each other within 4 minutes and connecting bolts must be torqued within 15 minutes after applying sealant. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage. • Use silicone gasket and sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE- M4G323-A6. NOTE: Sealant must be removed and area cleaned with solvent if above instructions are not followed. • Use metal surface cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE- M5B292-A.
- Apply a bead of silicone around the rear oil seal retainer sealing surface. ! Special Service Tools called for by the procedures can be obtained by calling: 1-800-ROTUNDA (1-800-768-8632). 02-126 WSG-1068 ENGINE
- Install the retainer plate. Tighten the bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-107 lb/in).
- Use the Rear Crankshaft Seal Replacer and Rear Crankshaft Seal Adapter to install the crankshaft rear oil seal (6701).
- With the Rear Crankshaft Seal Adapter still installed, use the Rear Crankshaft Slinger Replacer to install the crankshaft oil slinger.
- Install the flywheel (6375).
- Install the starter motor (11002). 02-127 WSG-1068 ENGINE
- Connect the left and right exhaust pipes and install and tighten the nuts. NOTE: Apply a light coat of anti-sieze compound F6AZ-9L494-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M12A4-A to the threads of the exhaust manifold studs.
- Connect the LH and RH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor connector if equipped.
- Install the intake manifold (9424); refer to Intake Manifold – Variable Resonance Induction System (VRIS) in this section.
- Install vacuum hoses.
- Install the drive belt (8620).
- Install the upper and lower radiator supports (16138).
- Install the radiator (8005).
- Install the engine air cleaner (ACL) (9600) and the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659).
- Fill all fluids to the proper levels.
- Connect the battery ground cable (14301).
- Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels. 02-128 WSG-1068 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Description Nm Lb/Ft Lb/In Bolt Hex Flanged (Front of Engine) 20-30 15-22 – Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 8-12 – 71-106 Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 55-75 41-55 – CKP/CID Bolt 8-12 – 71-106 Coil Pack Bracket Bolts 20-30 15-22 – Connecting Rod Bolts (1)(2) (1)(2) (1)(2) Crankshaft Pulley Bolt (1) (1) (1) Engine Support Insulator Bolts 80 59 – Engine Support Insulator Nuts 90 66 – Exhaust Manifold Nuts 23-27 17-20 – Exhaust System to Exhaust Manifold Nuts 34-46 27-34 – Flywheel Bolts 73-87 54-64 – Front Engine Support Insulator 68-92 50-68 – Head Bolts (LH) (RH) (1) (1)(2) (1)(2) (1)(2) Heater Water Return Tube Studs 40-55 30-41 – Idler Pulley Bolt 20-30 15-22 – Jack Screws (1) (1) (1) Lower Crankshaft Bearing Bolts and Stud Bolts 20-30 15-22 – Lower Power Steering Bolts 20-30 15-20 – Main Bearing Cap Bolts (1)(2) (1)(2) (1)(2) Main Cap Side Bolts (1)(2) (1)(2) (1)(2) Motor Mount Pivot Bolt 68-92 50-68 – Motor Mount to Engine Bolts 52-71 38-52 – Oil Cooler to Adapter 55-60 – 41-44 Oil Filter 14-17 – 125-
Specs & torque values
- 90 Nm
- 20 Nm
- 2 Nm
Source: manual:WSG1068 Sec. 02-C Engine.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.