Sable V6-183 3.0L VIN U FI (1998)
7. Hand-start engine front cover retaining bolts. Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specifications
WSK-M2G350-A2 and ESR-M18P7-A to bolt Nos.1,2 and 3 as illustrated.
8. Tighten retaining bolt No. 1 through 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.) and No. 11 through 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch. lbs.).
9. Clean inside of oil pan. Install oil pan.
10. Hand-tighten water pump pulley retaining bolts.
11. Install crankshaft damper and crankshaft pulley. Tighten damper retaining bolt to 125-165 Nm (93-121 ft. lbs.) and the four pulley retaining bolts
to 40-55 Nm (30-44 ft. lbs.).
12. If crankshaft position sensor was removed from engine front cover, install crankshaft position sensor and tighten retaining bolts to 5-7 Nm (45-61
inch. lbs.).
13. Install drive belt tensioner.
14. Install drive belt. Tighten water pump pulley retaining bolts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.).
15. Install lower radiator hose and heater water hose. Clamp securely.
16. Fill and bleed engine cooling system.
17. Fill crankcase to proper level with clean engine oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
18. Connect battery ground cable.
19. Start engine and check for coolant, exhaust and oil leaks.
