F 350 2WD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
19. Remove bolts attaching engine front cover to cylinder block. Remove engine front cover and water pump as an assembly. Discard engine front
cover gasket and oil pan gasket.
NOTE: If the original gasket was not damaged from front cover removal it may be reused. If damage is evident, the oil pan gasket must be
replaced in its entirety.
20. If new engine front cover is to be installed, remove water pump and install it and a new water pump housing gasket on the new engine front cover.
21. Check timing chain deflection.
INSTALLATION
1. Replace crankshaft front seal.
2. Clean sealing surfaces of engine front cover and cylinder block. Also, clean oil pan gasket sealing surfaces of any oil or debris.
3. Coat the gasket surfaces of the cylinder block and engine front cover with Perfect Seal Sealing Compound F2AZ-19554-AA or equivalent oil
resistant sealer meeting Ford specification ESE-M4G115-A and position a new engine front cover gasket on the cylinder block.
4. Apply Gasket Maker E2AZ-19562-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A5 along the cylinder block pan gasket junction
where the engine front cover contacts the oil pan gasket.
5. Position the engine front cover onto the cylinder block. Use care when installing the engine front cover to avoid seal damage or possible
Dislocation.
