Engine Front Cover and Gaskets Ford Econoline E250

Engine Front Cover and Gaskets

Note. Refer to the fastener location installation article and table in this procedure.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
2. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#engine-cooling-system) .
3. Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to «VALVE COVER - LH»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-mechanical-54l-2v-e-series__valve-cover-lh) or «VALVE COVER - RH»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-mechanical-54l-2v-e-series__valve-cover-rh) .
4. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the engine oil. Install the drain plug when finished. Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
5. Remove the nut and position the LH radio interference capacitor aside.
6. Remove the nut and position the RH radio interference capacitor aside.
7. Loosen the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts.
8. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
9. Remove the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
10. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
11. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
12. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
13. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
14. Remove the nut and position aside the transmission cooler tube support bracket and the starter wiring harness support bracket.
15. Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
16. Using the Strap Wrench, remove the bolt and washer and discard the bolt.
17. Using the 3 Jaw Puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.
18. Using the Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft seal.
19. Remove the front 4 oil pan bolts.
20. Remove the 15 fasteners.
21. Remove the engine front cover from the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel. Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
22. Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Inspect the mating surfaces.

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1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head-to-cylinder block surface and the oil pan-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown.
2. Install the engine front cover with the engine front cover gasket on the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel and loosely install the bolts.
3. Tighten the 15 engine front cover fasteners in 3 stages, in the sequence shown. Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 5 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 6 and 7 to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft). Stage 3: Tighten fasteners 8 through 15 to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft). Item Part Number Description 1 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53 2 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53 3 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53 4 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53 5 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53 6 N808529 Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 59 - M10 x 1.5 x 30 7 N808529 Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 59 - M10 x 1.5 x 30 8 N808142 Screw and Washer, Hex Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 57.5 9 N808142 Screw and Washer, Hex Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 57.5 10 N808142 Screw and Washer, Hex Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 57.5 11 N808140 Stud and Washer, Hex Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 68 - M8 x 1.25 x 27 12 N808140 Stud and Washer, Hex Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 68 - M8 x 1.25 x 27 13 N808140 Stud and Washer, Hex Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 68 - M8 x 1.25 x 27 14 N808140 Stud and Washer, Hex Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 68 - M8 x 1.25 x 27 15 N808140 Stud and Washer, Hex Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 68 - M8 x 1.25 x 27
4. Loosely install the 4 oil pan bolts, then tighten the bolts in 2 stages, in the sequence shown. Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in). Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
5. Lubricate the engine front cover and the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
6. Using the Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer, the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer and the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer, install the new crankshaft front seal into the engine front cover.
7. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot in the crankshaft pulley.
8. Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing area with clean engine oil prior to installation.
9. Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.
10. Using a new crankshaft pulley bolt, install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer. Using the Strap Wrench to hold the crankshaft pulley, tighten the bolt in 4 stages: Stage 1: Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft). Stage 2: Loosen one full turn. Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft). Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
11. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
12. Position the transmission cooler tube support bracket and the starter wiring harness support bracket and install the nut. Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
13. Position the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
14. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
15. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
16. Position the accessory drive belt idler pulley and install the bolt. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
17. Position the coolant pump pulley and install the 4 bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
18. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt.
19. Position the RH radio interference capacitor and install the nut. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
20. Position the LH radio interference capacitor and install the nut. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
21. Install the RH and LH valve covers. For additional information, refer to «VALVE COVER - LH»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-mechanical-54l-2v-e-series__valve-cover-lh) or «VALVE COVER - RH»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-mechanical-54l-2v-e-series__valve-cover-rh) .
22. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
23. Install the radiator. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/cooling-system-mechanical/#engine-cooling-system) .