Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
14. Remove the engine front cover from the front cover to cylinder block dowel.
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Remove the gasket and clean and inspect the mating surfaces.
CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools
cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply silicone along the head to block surface and the oil pan to block surface.
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Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6.
CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools
cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
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 F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A. 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. Make sure that the gasket is in place on the engine front
cover before installation.
