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Cougar 1999 (08.1998-01.2001)

Engine - 2.5L - Engine Front Cover Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
In-vehicle Repair

Materials
Name
Specification
Silicone gasket and sealant (F7AZ-19562-EA)
WSE-M4G323-A4 
Metal surface cleaner (F4A2-19A536-RA)
WSE-M5B392-A 

Removal

  1. Remove the right-hand valve cover.
    For additional information, refer to RH Valve Cover in this section.
  1. Remove the left-hand valve cover.
    For additional information, refer to LH Valve Cover in this section.
  1. Remove the oil pan.
    For additional information, refer to Oil Pan in this section.
  1. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to Section  414-02 Generator and Regulator.
  1. Remove the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to Section  211-02 Power Steering.

  1. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

  1. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor and left hand heated oxegen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer and position the harness aside.

  1. Remove the sensors.
    1. Remove the CKP sensor.
    1. Remove the CMP sensor.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Remove the bolts and studs in the indicated sequence.
    Remove the engine front cover and discard the gaskets.

Installation

  1. Prior to applying sealer, clean the front cover to cylinder block and cylinder head sealing surfaces.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install the engine front cover within four minutes of applying the sealant.
    Apply a 6 mm dot of sealant to the indicated locations.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The engine front cover must be installed in a two step sequence.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Locating dowels and the locations of the studs.
    Install the engine front cover.
    • Use new gaskets.
    • Install the bolts and studs in the indicated sequence and tighten in two steps.
    • First tighten the seven bolts and studs one quarter turn (90 degrees) after the engine front cover contacts the cylinder block and the cylinder heads.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Tighten the bolts and studs in the indicated sequence.
    Install the remaining bolts and studs.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Lubricate the new O-ring seals with light engine oil before installation.
    Install the CMP and CKP sensors.

  1. Connect the CMP sensor and left hand heated oxegen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
    • Position wiring harness and attach the retainer.

  1. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector and attach the retainer.
  1. Install the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to Section  211-02 Power Steering.
  1. Install the generator. For additional information, refer to Section  414-02 Generator and Regulator.
  1. Install the oil pan.
    For additional information, refer to Oil Pan in this section.
  1. Install the right-hand valve cover.
    For additional information, refer to RH Valve Cover in this section.
  1. Install the left-hand valve cover.
    For additional information, refer to LH Valve Cover in this section.

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