Escape 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Removal
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. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the oil pan.
4. Remove the crankshaft front seal.
5. Remove the generator.
6. Remove the LH and RH valve covers.
7. Remove the engine support insulator.
8. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
9. Remove the bolt and the idler pulley.
10. Remove the nut and position the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector bracket aside.
11. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
12. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
13. Remove the nut and the power steering pump pulley.
14. NOTE: The bolt positioned behind the power steering pressure tube will remain in the pump housing.
Remove the power steering pump bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
15. Remove the 12 bolts, 4 stud bolts and the engine front cover.
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Remove and discard the gaskets.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools