SECTION 303-01A: Engine — 3.5L Ti-VCT
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
ASSEMBLY
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Engine


Special Tool(s)
2,200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
300-OTC1819E
Alignment Pins
307-399
Compressor, Piston Ring
303-D032 (D81L-6002-C)
Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C)
Eye, Engine Lift
303-1245
Handle
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Hold Down, Secondary Chain
303-1530
Installer, Crankshaft Vibration Damper
303-102 (T74P-6316-B)
Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal
303-335
Installer, Differential Bearing Cone
205-142 (T80T-4000-J)
Installer, Front Crankshaft Seal
303-1251
Installer, VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal
303-1247/2
Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
Tool, Camshaft Holding
303-1248

Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant
XL-2
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone
TA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31-A
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)
WSS-M2C945-A
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-30
Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated
VC-3-B (US); CVC-3-B2 (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound
XG-3-A
ESE-M1C171-A
Motorcraft® Thread Sealant with PTFE
TA-24
WSK-M2G350-A2

 
Engine Upper

Item Part Number Description
1 12C508 Engine control wiring harness
2 9424 Upper intake manifold
3 9F797 Fuel rail
4 9J444 Upper intake manifold support bracket
5 9J447 Lower intake manifold
6 8A586 Thermostat housing
7 9N271 Coolant tube
8 12A699 Knock Sensor (KS)


 
Engine Front

Item Part Number Description
1 W701512 Crankshaft pulley bolt
2 N806165 Crankshaft pulley washer
3 6316 Crankshaft pulley
4 6700 Crankshaft front seal
5 6B209 Accessory drive belt tensioner
6 6019 Engine front cover


 
Engine Upper — LH Cylinder Head

Item Part Number Description
1 6083 LH cylinder head gasket
2 6050 LH cylinder head
3 12405 Spark plug (3 required)
4 6500 Valve tappet (12 required)
5 6A269 LH exhaust camshaft
6 6A267 LH intake camshaft
7 6C525 Exhaust camshaft Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) assembly
8 6C524 Intake camshaft VCT assembly
9 6C256 LH secondary timing chain
10 6B297 Exhaust camshaft VCT oil control solenoid
11 6B297 Intake camshaft VCT oil control solenoid
12 6B280 Camshaft mega cap
13 6K297 LH secondary tensioner shoe
14 6A258 LH camshaft cap (6 required)
15 6K602 Valve train oil feed tube
16 6C270 LH secondary timing chain tensioner
17 6K273 LH valve cover
18 6750 Oil level indicator


 
Engine Upper — RH Cylinder Head

Item Part Number Description
1 6051 RH cylinder head gasket
2 14B485 CHT sensor jumper harness
3 6G004 Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor
4 17A084 Engine lift eye
5 6049 RH cylinder head
6 12405 Spark plug (3 required)
7 6500 Valve tappet (12 required)
8 6A266 RH intake camshaft
9 6A268 RH exhaust camshaft
10 6A258 RH camshaft cap (8 required)
11 6K602 Valve train oil feed tube
12 6C525 Exhaust camshaft Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) assembly
13 6C524 Intake camshaft VCT assembly
14 6C256 RH secondary timing chain
15 6B280 Camshaft mega cap
16 6K297 RH secondary tensioner shoe
17 6B297 Exhaust camshaft VCT oil control solenoid
18 6B297 Intake camshaft VCT oil control solenoid
19 6C270 RH secondary timing chain tensioner
20 6K271 RH valve cover


 
Timing Drive Components

Item Part Number Description
1 6268 Timing chain
2 6306 Crankshaft timing sprocket
3 6L266 Primary timing chain tensioner
4 6K255 Primary timing chain tensioner arm
5 6B274 LH lower primary timing chain guide
6 6K297 RH primary timing chain guide
7 6K297 LH upper primary timing chain guide
8 8501 Coolant pump


 
Lower Engine Block (View 1)

Item Part Number Description
1 6675 Oil pan
2 6622 Oil pump screen and pickup tube
3 6625 Oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal
4 6621 Oil pump
5 6010 Cylinder block
6 6D327 Crankshaft rear seal retainer
7 12A227 Crankshaft sensor ring
8 6375 Flexplate
9 9278 Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch
10 6881 Oil filter adapter
11 6714 Engine oil filter
12 6881 Oil filter adapter with oil cooler
13 6A642 Oil cooler


 
Lower Engine Block (View 2)

Item Part Number Description
1 Piston compression upper ring (part of 6148) (6 required)
2 Piston compression lower ring (part of 6148) (6 required)
3 Piston oil control upper segment ring (part of 6148) (6 required)
4 Piston oil control spacer (part of 6148) (6 required)
5 Piston oil control lower segment ring (part of 6148) (6 required)
6 6140 Piston pin retainer (12 required)
7 6135 Piston pin (6 required)
8 6110 Piston (6 required)
9 6200 Connecting rod (6 required)
10 6211 Connecting rod upper bearing (6 required)
11 6211 Connecting rod lower bearing (6 required)
12 Connecting rod cap (part of 6200) (6 required)
13 6010 Cylinder block
14 6K868 Piston oil cool valve (6 required)
15 6333 Cylinder block crankshaft main bearing (4 required)
16 6A341 Crankshaft upper thrust washer (2 required)
17 6303 Crankshaft
18 6A338 Lower crankshaft main bearings (4 required)
19 6K302 Crankshaft lower thrust washer
20 6325 Lower crankshaft main bearing caps (4 required)
21 6C364 Main bearing cap support brace

NOTICE: 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, may cause engine failure.

NOTE: Assembly of the engine requires various inspections/measurements of the engine components (engine block, crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons). These inspections/measurements will aid in determining if the engine components will require replacement. For additional information, refer to Section 303-00 .

NOTE: If the cylinder head(s) is replaced, a new secondary timing chain tensioner will need to be installed.

All vehicles

  1. Using a hexagonal screwdriver, install the 6 piston oil cool valves.
  1. NOTE: This procedure is for selecting bearings using a new crankshaft.

    Select the crankshaft main bearings for each crankshaft journal.
  1. NOTE: This chart is for selecting main bearings 1 and 4 only, the remaining bearings will be selected using a different chart in the next step.

    Using the data recorded earlier and the Bearing Select Fit Chart, Standard Bearings, determine the required bearing grade for main bearings 1 and 4.
  1. NOTE: This chart is for selecting main bearings 2 and 3 only.

    Using the data recorded earlier and the Bearing Select Fit Chart, Standard Bearings, determine the required bearing grade for main bearings 2 and 3.
  1. NOTICE: The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly or engine damage may occur.

    Using the original connecting rod cap bolts, install the connecting rod caps and bolts.
  1. Measure the connecting rod large end bore in 2 directions.
  1. Measure each of the crankshaft connecting rod bearing journal diameters in at least 2 directions.
  1. Using the chart, select the correct connecting rod bearings for each crankshaft connecting rod journal.
  1. NOTE: Before assembling the cylinder block, all sealing surfaces must be free of chips, dirt, paint and foreign material. Also, make sure the coolant and oil passages are clear.

    Lubricate the upper crankshaft main bearings with clean engine oil and install the 4 upper crankshaft main bearings in the cylinder block.
  1. NOTE: Do not install the upper thrust bearings until the crankshaft is installed.

    NOTE: Lubricate the thrust surfaces of the crankshaft with clean engine oil.

    Install the crankshaft onto the upper main bearings.
  1. NOTE: Make sure the side of the thrust washer, with the wide oil grooves, faces the crankshaft thrust surface.

    Push the crankshaft rearward and install the rear crankshaft upper thrust washer at the back of the No. 4 rear bulkhead.
  1. NOTE: Make sure the side of the thrust washer, with the wide oil grooves, faces the crankshaft thrust surface.

    Push the crankshaft forward and install the front crankshaft upper thrust washer at the front of the No. 4 rear bulkhead.
  1. Lubricate the crankshaft lower main bearings with clean engine oil and install them into the main bearing caps. Visually check seating and squareness of the bearings to make sure of proper seating in caps.
  1. Position the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 main bearing caps on the cylinder block and, keeping the caps as square as possible, alternately draw the caps down evenly using the new bolts until the main bearing caps are seated.
  1. NOTE: Make sure the side of the thrust washer, with the wide oil grooves, faces the crankshaft thrust surface.

    NOTE: To aid in assembly, apply petroleum jelly to the back of the crankshaft thrust washer.

    Install the lower crankshaft thrust washer to the back side of the No. 4 rear main bearing cap, with the tab aligned with the cutout in the main bearing cap.
  1. Position main bearing cap No. 4 on the cylinder block and keeping the cap as square as possible, alternately draw the cap down evenly using the new bolts until the main bearing cap is seated.
  1. NOTE: While tightening the main bearing vertical bolts, push the crankshaft forward and the No. 4 main bearing cap rearward to seat the crankshaft thrust washers.

    Tighten the main bearing bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
  1. Install the new 8 main bearing cap side bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
  1. Using the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture, measure crankshaft end play.
    1. Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
    1. Zero the Dial Indicator Gauge.
    1. Move the crankshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the crankshaft end play.
  1. NOTICE: The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly or engine damage may occur.

    Prepare the connecting rod and cap.
  1. Before installing the pistons into the cylinder block, verify proper ring gap location.
    1. Center line of the piston parallel to the wrist pin bore
    1. Upper compression ring gap location
    1. Upper oil control segment ring gap location
    1. Lower oil control segment ring gap location
    1. Expander ring and lower compression ring gap location
  1. NOTICE: Be sure not to scratch the cylinder wall or crankshaft journal with the connecting rod. Push the piston down until the connecting rod bearing seats on the crankshaft journal.

    NOTE: The next 3 steps are for all 6 connecting rods, rod caps and pistons. Only 1 connecting rod, rod cap and piston is shown.

    NOTE: Lubricate the pistons, piston rings, connecting rod bearings and the entire cylinder bores with clean engine oil.

    NOTE: Make sure the piston rings are positioned to specifications for installation. For additional information, refer to Piston in this section.

    NOTE: If the piston and or connecting rod are being installed new, the piston rod orientation marks and the arrow on the top of the dome of the piston should be facing toward the front of the engine block.

    NOTE: If the piston and connecting rod are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same orientation as disassembled.

    Using the Piston Ring Compressor, install the piston and connecting rod assemblies.
  1. NOTICE: The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly or engine damage may occur.

    NOTE: After installation of each piston, connecting rod, rod cap and bolts, rotate the crankshaft to verify smooth operation.

    Install the 6 connecting rod cap and the 12 bolts.
  1. Install the main bearing cap support brace and the new bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 2 steps.
  1. NOTICE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

    NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal retainer must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.

    NOTE: The stamped steel crankshaft rear seal retainer plate comes with the crankshaft rear seal.

    Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the crankshaft rear seal retainer.
  1. NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil.

    Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer and the 8 bolts.
  1. Install the oil pump and the 3 bolts.
  1. Using a new O-ring seal, install the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the 2 bolts.
  1. NOTE: The A/C compressor must be installed on the cylinder block and the 2 bolts tightened prior to installing the oil pan.

    Install the A/C compressor and the 2 bolts.
  1. NOTICE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

    Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the oil pan.
  1. NOTICE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

    NOTE: The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed and the oil pan aligned to the cylinder block and A/C compressor within 4 minutes of sealant application. Final tightening of the oil pan bolts must be carried out within 60 minutes of sealant application.

    Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 crankshaft seal retainer plate-to-cylinder block joint areas on the sealing surface of the oil pan.
  1. NOTE: The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed within 4 minutes of the start of sealant application.

    Install the oil pan and bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14.
  1. Align the oil pan to the cylinder block and the A/C compressor.
  1. Tighten bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14 in the sequence shown, to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  1. Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten all the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
  1. Install the A/C compressor mounting stud and nut.
  1. Install the coolant pump and the 8 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 2 stages:
  1. Install the Knock Sensor (KS) and the 2 bolts.
  1. NOTE: Apply clean engine coolant to the O-ring seal prior to installation.

    Using a new O-ring seal, install the coolant inlet tube and thermostat assembly.
  1. Install a new gasket, the RH cylinder head and 8 new bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 5 stages:
  1. Install the M6 bolt.
  1. NOTE: If the cylinder head is replaced, a new secondary timing chain tensioner will need to be installed.

    Install a new gasket, the LH cylinder head and 8 new bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 5 stages:
  1. Install the M6 bolt.
  1. NOTE: The valve tappets must be installed in their original positions.

    NOTE: Coat the valve tappets with clean engine oil prior to installation.

    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Install the 24 valve tappets.
  1. NOTE: Align the bracket with the index mark made during removal.

    Install the upper intake manifold bracket and the bolt.
  1. Install the engine lifting eye and the 2 bolts.
  1. Install the RH primary timing chain guide and the bolt.
  1. NOTICE: The crankshaft must remain in the freewheeling position (crankshaft dowel pin at 9 o'clock) until after the camshafts are installed and the valve clearance is checked/adjusted. Do not turn the crankshaft until instructed to do so. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.

    Position the crankshaft dowel pin in the 9 o'clock position.
  1. NOTE: Coat the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

    Position the camshafts onto the RH cylinder head in the neutral position as shown.
  1. NOTICE: The camshaft seal gaps must be at the 12 o'clock position or damage to the engine may occur.

    Position the 4 RH camshaft seals gaps as shown.
  1. NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.

    Install the 6 RH camshaft caps, mega cap, valve train oil tube and the 15 bolts in the sequence shown.
  1. Loosen the 4 RH camshaft caps bolts.
  1. Tighten the 4 RH camshaft caps bolts in the sequence shown.
  1. NOTICE: If any components are installed new, the engine valve clearance must be checked/adjusted or engine damage may occur.

    NOTE: Use a camshaft sprocket bolt to turn the camshafts.

    Using a feeler gauge, confirm that the valve tappet clearances are within specification. If valve tappet clearances are not within specification, the clearance must be adjusted by installing new valve tappet(s) of the correct size. For additional information, refer to Valve Clearance Check in this section.
  1. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH valve train oil tube.
  1. Rotate the RH camshafts to the TDC position as shown.
  1. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

    Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the RH camshafts.
  1. Compress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and install the Secondary Chain Hold Down to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.
  1. Assemble the RH VCT assembly, the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket and the RH secondary timing chain.
  1. NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the camshafts slightly, to install the RH secondary timing assembly.

    Position the 2 RH VCT assemblies and secondary timing chain onto the camshafts by aligning the holes in the VCT assemblies with the dowel pins in the camshafts.
  1. Install the 2 new RH VCT bolts and tighten in 4 stages.
  1. NOTE: The 2 VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.

    Compress the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and remove the Secondary Chain Hold Down.
  1. NOTE: Coat the camshafts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

    Position the camshafts onto the LH cylinder head in the neutral position as shown.
  1. NOTICE: The camshaft seal gaps must be at the 12 o'clock position or damage to the engine may occur.

    Position the 4 LH camshaft seals gaps as shown.
  1. NOTE: Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps are numbered to verify that they are assembled in their original positions.

    Install the 6 LH camshaft caps, mega cap, valve train oil tube and the 15 bolts in the sequence shown.
  1. Loosen the 4 LH camshaft caps bolts.
  1. Tighten the 4 LH camshaft caps bolts in the sequence shown.
  1. NOTICE: If any components are installed new, the engine valve clearance must be checked/adjusted or engine damage may occur.

    NOTE: Use a camshaft sprocket bolt to turn the camshafts.

    Using a feeler gauge, confirm that the valve tappet clearances are within specification. If valve tappet clearances are not within specification, the clearance must be adjusted by installing new valve tappet(s) of the correct size. For additional information, refer to Valve Clearance Check in this section.
  1. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH valve train oil tube.
  1. Rotate the LH camshafts to the TDC position as shown.
  1. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the Top Dead Center (TDC) position.

    Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the LH camshafts.
  1. Compress the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and install the Secondary Chain Hold Down to retain the tensioner in the collapsed position.
  1. Assemble the 2 LH VCT assemblies and the LH secondary timing chain.
  1. NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the camshafts slightly, to install the LH secondary timing assembly.

    Position the 2 LH VCT assemblies and secondary timing chain onto the camshafts by aligning the holes in the VCT assemblies with the dowel pins in the camshafts.
  1. Install the 2 new LH VCT bolts and tighten in 4 stages.
  1. NOTE: The 2 VCT oil control solenoids are removed for clarity.

    Compress the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and remove the Secondary Chain Hold Down.
  1. Install the LH upper primary timing chain guide and the bolt.
  1. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 60 degrees to the TDC position (crankshaft dowel pin at 11 o'clock).
  1. Install the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
  1. NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the camshafts slightly, to align the timing marks.

    Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.
  1. Install the lower LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
  1. Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
  1. Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.
  1. NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the camshafts slightly to remove slack from the timing chain to install the tensioner.

    Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
  1. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
  1. NOTICE: Do not use excessive force when installing the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid. Damage to the mega cap could cause the cylinder head to be inoperable. If difficult to install the VCT oil control solenoid, inspect the bore and VCT oil control solenoid to ensure there are no burrs, sharp edges or contaminants present on the mating surface. Only clean the external surfaces as necessary.

    NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the installation of the VCT oil control solenoid.

    NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

    Install the LH intake VCT oil control solenoid and the bolt.
  1. NOTICE: Do not use excessive force when installing the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid. Damage to the mega cap could cause the cylinder head to be inoperable. If difficult to install the VCT oil control solenoid, inspect the bore and VCT oil control solenoid to ensure there are no burrs, sharp edges or contaminants present on the mating surface. Only clean the external surfaces as necessary.

    NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the installation of the VCT oil control solenoid.

    NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

    Install the RH intake VCT oil control solenoid and the bolt.
  1. Remove the RH Camshaft Holding Tool.
  1. Install the RH valve train oil tube and the 3 bolts and tighten in 2 stages.
  1. Remove the LH Camshaft Holding Tool.
  1. Install the LH valve train oil tube and the 3 bolts and tighten in 2 stages.
  1. NOTICE: Only use a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the engine front cover. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean front cover.

    Clean the engine front cover using a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15,000 rpm.
  1. NOTICE: Place clean, lint-free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.

    NOTICE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces of engine block, cylinder heads, and oil pan. These tools can cause contamination that will cause premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.


    Clean the sealing surfaces of the cylinder heads, the cylinder block and the oil pan in the following sequence.
    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
    1. Apply silicone gasket remover and allow to set for several minutes.
    1. Remove the silicone gasket remover. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    1. Apply metal surface prep to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
    1. Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.
  1. Install the Alignment Pins.
  1. NOTICE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

    NOTE: The engine front cover and bolts 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 21 and 22 must be installed within 4 minutes of the initial sealant application. The remainder of the engine front cover bolts must be installed and tightened within 35 minutes of the initial sealant application. If the time limits are exceeded, the sealant must be removed, the sealing area cleaned and sealant reapplied. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply a 3.0 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces including the 4 inner bolt bosses.
  1. NOTE: Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.

    Install the engine front cover and bolts 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 21 and 22.
  1. Remove the Alignment Pins.
  1. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

    Install the M6 engine front cover bolt.
  1. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

    Install the 3 M10 engine front cover bolts.
  1. NOTICE: Do not expose the Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to engine oil for at least 90 minutes after installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow this instruction may cause oil leakage.

    Install the remaining engine front cover bolts. Tighten all of the engine front cover bolts and engine mount bracket bolts in the sequence shown in 7 stages:
  1. NOTE: Apply thread sealant with PTFE to the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch threads.

    Install the EOP switch.
  1. Install and connect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor jumper harness.
  1. NOTICE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

    Using new intake manifold and thermostat housing gaskets, install the lower intake manifold and the 10 bolts.
  1. Install the fuel supply tube-to-engine front cover bolt.
  1. Install the 2 thermostat housing-to-lower intake manifold bolts.
  1. NOTE: Lubricate the 2 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor O-ring seals with clean engine oil.

    Install the 2 RH CMP sensors and the 2 bolts.
  1. NOTE: Lubricate the 2 CMP sensor O-ring seals with clean engine oil.

    Install the 2 LH CMP sensors and the 2 bolts.
  1. Install the cover and the pin-type retainer.
  1. Install the LH cylinder block drain plug.
  1. Install the RH cylinder block drain plug or, if equipped, the block heater.

Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles

  1. Install 6 new RH exhaust manifold studs.
  1. NOTICE: Failure to tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the exhaust manifold to develop an exhaust leak.

    Using a new gasket, install the RH exhaust manifold and 6 new nuts. Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
  1. Install the RH catalytic converter heat shield, Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) wiring harness bracket and the 4 bolts.

All vehicles

  1. Install 6 new LH exhaust manifold studs.
  1. Using a new gasket, install the LH catalytic converter and 3 new lower LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head nuts.
  1. Install the LH exhaust heat shield and the 3 bolts.
  1. Position the wiring harness onto the engine and connect the EOP switch electrical connector and the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
  1. Install the generator stud, generator and the nut and bolt.
  1. Connect the generator B+ cable and install the nut.
  1. Position back the generator B+ cable cover and connect the generator electrical connector.
  1. Connect the 2 A/C compressor electrical connectors.
  1. NOTE: Oil filter adapter with oil cooler shown, oil filter adapter without oil cooler similar.

    Using a new gasket, install the oil filter adapter and the 3 bolts.
  1. If equipped, using a new gasket, install the oil cooler and the 6 bolts.
  1. Install the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor and install the bolt.
  1. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
  1. Install the wiring harness grommet.
  1. Install the wiring harness retainer stud bolt.
  1. Install the heat shield, the nut and the bolt.
  1. Install the ground cable and the bolt.
  1. Connect the 2 RH Camshaft Position Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connectors.
  1. Connect the KS electrical connector.
  1. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new RH spark plug tube seals.
  1. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    Using the Differential Bearing Cone Installer and Handle, install new RH VCT solenoid seal(s).
  1. NOTICE: Failure to use the correct Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

    NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened 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. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-RH cylinder head joints.
  1. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the 2 bolts and 9 stud bolts.
  1. Make sure the VCT seals in the valve cover are below the top of the VCT oil control solenoid electrical connector or the VCT seal may leak oil.
  1. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new LH spark plug tube seals.
  1. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed.

    Using the Differential Bearing Cone Installer and Handle, install new LH VCT solenoid seal(s).
  1. NOTICE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

    NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened 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. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-LH cylinder head joints.
  1. Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 4 bolts and 7 stud bolts.
  1. Make sure the VCT seals in the valve cover are below the top of the VCT oil control solenoid electrical connector or the VCT seal may leak oil.
  1. NOTE: On All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles the Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector will be connected during the engine installation procedure.

    Install the engine wiring harness to the RH valve cover.
  1. Install the PCV crankcase vent tube.
  1. NOTE: Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil-on-plug boots before attaching to the spark plugs.

    Install the 3 RH coil-on-plugs and the 3 bolts.
  1. Using a new gasket, install the intake manifold and the 7 bolts.
  1. Install the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
  1. Attach the 2 coolant tube retainers to the upper intake manifold.
  1. Connect the crankcase ventilation hose to the upper intake manifold.
  1. Connect the EVAP vapor tube to the EVAP canister vent solenoid. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00 .
  1. Connect the EVAP canister vent solenoid and throttle body electrical connectors.
  1. Install the wiring harness retainer to the rear of the LH cylinder head.
  1. Connect the 2 LH Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connectors.
  1. Install the engine wiring harness to the LH valve cover.
  1. Position the wire harness ground to the engine front cover and install the bolt.
  1. Install the oil level indicator.
  1. NOTE: Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to the inside of the ignition coil-on-plug boots before attaching to the spark plugs.

    Install the 3 LH -coil-on-plugs and the 3 bolts.
  1. Install the crankcase vent tube. For additional information, refer to the quick connect coupling procedure in Section 310-00 .
  1. NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the crankshaft front seal bore in the engine front cover.

    Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Replacer and Front Crankshaft Seal Installer, install a new crankshaft front seal.
  1. NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil.

    Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Replacer and Front Cover Oil Seal Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.
  1. Using the Strap Wrench, install the crankshaft pulley washer and new bolt and tighten in 4 stages.
  1. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
  1. If equipped, position the block heater wiring harness onto the engine and attach all of the harness retainers.
  1. If equipped, install the block heater heat shield.
  1. Install the Engine Lift Eye on the LH cylinder head.
  1. Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, remove the engine from the stand.
  1. Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
  1. NOTE: One of the 8 flexplate holes are offset so the flexplate can only be installed in one position.

    Install the flexplate and the 8 bolts.