Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Remove the 10 bolts, the engine front cover and the gasket. Discard the gasket.
Installation
1. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools
cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the old front cover gasket and the
silicone sealer.
Clean and inspect the gasket mating surfaces. Use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep and a plastic scraping tool. Follow the directions
on the packaging.
2. Position the front cover gasket.
NOTICE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone
gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
3. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan and engine block mating surfaces.
4. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover in 2 places as shown.
5. NOTE: Make sure the stud bolts are installed in their original positions.
Position the engine front cover and install the 10 bolts.
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Tighten to 19 Nm (168 lb-in).
6. NOTE: Make sure the coolant bypass hose is attached to the coolant pump.
Position the thermostat housing and install the 3 bolts.
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Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
7. Position the bypass hose clamp.
8. Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
9. Connect the heater hose to the thermostat housing.
10. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.
11. Install new wiring harness retainers and position the CKP sensor wiring.
12. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
13. Position the A/C compressor and power steering pump bracket and install the 4 bolts.
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Tighten to 42 Nm (31 lb-ft).
14. Install the ignition coil bracket-to-A/C compressor and power steering pump bracket bolt.
