Mustang V6-4.0L (2008)
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. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
3. Disconnect the upper radiator hose.
4. Disconnect the heater hose from the coolant pump.
5. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the coolant pump.
6. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
7. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and detach the 2 wiring retainers.
8. Remove the 5 engine block cradle-to-engine front cover bolts.
9. Remove the 5 bolts and the 4 stud bolts from the engine front cover.
10. Disconnect the coolant bypass hose from the coolant pump and remove the engine front cover.
11. NOTE: Make sure that any coolant that drains into the front corners of the engine block cradle is removed.
Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
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Install the drain plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools
cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
Clean and inspect the gasket mating surfaces. Use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep and a plastic or wooden scraping tool. Follow
the directions on the packaging.
2. Position a new front cover gasket.
CAUTION: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone
gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
3. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan and engine block mating surfaces.
