Fusion FWD L4-2.3L (2008)
camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while
cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Loosen the 3 coolant pump pulley bolts.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt and idler pulley.
4. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
5. If equipped, remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
6. Remove the engine mount.
7. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.
Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front oil seal.
8. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
9. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
10. NOTE: The bolt that is positioned under the PSP tube fitting will remain with the pump.
Remove the 3 power steering pump bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
11. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
12. NOTE: Whenever the CKP sensor is removed, a new one must be installed, using the alignment tool supplied with the new part.
Remove the 2 bolts and the CKP sensor.
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Discard the CKP sensor.
13. Remove the 22 bolts and the engine front cover.
