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Ford — Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.

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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

  1. Install the oil drain plug. 11-16 Nm (98-143 lb/in). ! 02-121 WSG-1068 ENGINE
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Position the water pump into the cylinder block.
  5. Install the water pump retaining bolts.
  6. 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. !
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Use the Crankshaft Damper Replacer to install the crankshaft pulley.
  10. 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
  11. Position the water pump pulley (8509) on the water pump and install the bolts. 02-124 WSG-1068 ENGINE
  12. 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.
  13. Position the valve covers (6582).
  14. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
  15. Install the engine control wire harness. ! 02-125 WSG-1068 ENGINE Engine - Installation Special Tool(s) Special Tool(s)
  16. Attach the Modular Lifting Bar.
  17. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. Install the retainer plate. Tighten the bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-107 lb/in).
  21. Use the Rear Crankshaft Seal Replacer and Rear Crankshaft Seal Adapter to install the crankshaft rear oil seal (6701).
  22. With the Rear Crankshaft Seal Adapter still installed, use the Rear Crankshaft Slinger Replacer to install the crankshaft oil slinger.
  23. Install the flywheel (6375).
  24. Install the starter motor (11002). 02-127 WSG-1068 ENGINE
  25. 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.
  26. Connect the LH and RH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor connector if equipped.
  27. Install the intake manifold (9424); refer to Intake Manifold – Variable Resonance Induction System (VRIS) in this section.
  28. Install vacuum hoses.
  29. Install the drive belt (8620).
  30. Install the upper and lower radiator supports (16138).
  31. Install the radiator (8005).
  32. Install the engine air cleaner (ACL) (9600) and the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659).
  33. Fill all fluids to the proper levels.
  34. Connect the battery ground cable (14301).
  35. 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.