SECTION 303-01C: Engine — 5.8L (4V)
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
ASSEMBLY
Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Engine


Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Piston Ring
303-D032 (D81L-6002-C) or equivalent
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
2,200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
014-00071 or equivalent
Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-448 (T93P-6303-A)
Installer, Connecting Rod
303-442 (T93P-6136-A)
Installer, Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
303-635
Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
303-516 (T95P-6701-BH)
Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
303-518 (T95P-6701-DH)
Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil Slinger
303-517 (T95P-6701-CH)
Installer, Crankshaft Vibration Damper
303-102 (T74P-6316-B)
Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal
303-335 (T88T-6701-A)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
Lifting Bracket, Engine (2 required)
303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1) or equivalent
Strap Wrench
303-D055 (D85L-6000-A) or equivalent

Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone
TA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31-A
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
XO-5W50-QGT
WSS-M2C931-B
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound
XG-3-A
ESE-M1C171-A
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-30

 
Upper End Components and Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) Components

Item Part Number Description
1 10300 Generator
2 8620B Supercharger (SC) drive belt
3 6B209 SC drive belt tensioner
4 8678 SC drive belt heavy load idler pulley
5 8678A SC drive belt smooth idler pulley
6 8678D SC drive belt grooved idler pulley
7 6C348 Engine accessory drive belt
8 8678C Engine accessory drive belt grooved idler pulley
9 8678C Engine accessory drive belt grooved idler pulley
10 8678B Engine accessory drive belt smooth idler pulley
11 6B209 Engine accessory drive belt tensioner
12 6584 RH valve cover gasket
13 6582 RH valve cover
14 6P067 RH ignition coil-on-plug cover
15 18801 RH radio interference capacitor
16 9H487 Intake manifold assembly
17 9439 Intake manifold assembly gasket (2 required)
18 9E822 Throttle Body (TB) assembly
19 18801 LH radio interference capacitor
20 6P067 LH ignition coil-on-plug cover
21 12A366 Ignition coil-on-plug (8 required)
22 6A505 LH valve cover
23 6584 LH valve cover gasket


 
Lower End Components and Coolant Pump

Item Part Number Description
1 6675 Oil pan
2 6710 Oil pan gasket
3 6622 Oil pump screen and pickup tube
4 6325 Main bearing cap
5 6A338 Crankshaft lower main bearing (5 required)
6 6K302 Crankshaft lower thrust washer
7 6303 Crankshaft
8 6A341 Crankshaft upper thrust washers (2 required)
9 6621 Oil pump
10 6333 Crankshaft upper main bearing (5 required)
11 8501 Coolant pump
12 8A528 Coolant pump pulley
13 6010 Cylinder block


 
Oil Filter Adapter Assembly

NOTE: The engine will be equipped with either a oil cooler or an oil cooler thermostat.


Item Part Number Description
1 6A642 Oil cooler
2 6714 Engine oil filter
3 18663 Coolant tube assembly
4 6884 Oil filter adapter
5 6A642 Oil cooler thermostat


 
Timing Drive Components and Cylinder Heads

Item Part Number Description
1 12A227 Crankshaft sensor ring
2 6378 Crankshaft washer
3 6K255 RH timing chain tensioner arm
4 6306 Crankshaft timing sprocket
5 6268 LH primary timing chain
6 6B274 LH primary timing chain guide
7 6L266 RH primary timing chain tensioner
8 6268 RH primary timing chain
9 6M256 RH primary timing chain guide
10 6L266 LH primary timing chain tensioner
11 6M274 LH timing chain tensioner arm
12 6316 Crankshaft pulley
13 6700 Crankshaft front seal
14 6C086 Engine front cover
15 6D081 Engine front cover gasket
16 6F093 RH cylinder head assembly
17 6M099 LH cylinder head assembly


 
Flywheel and Exhaust Manifolds

Item Part Number Description
1 9D477 EGR tube
2 9428 RH exhaust manifold
3 9Y431 RH exhaust manifold gasket (2 required)
4 6375 Flywheel
5 6A373 Engine-to-transmission spacer plate
6 6310 Crankshaft oil slinger
7 6701 Crankshaft rear seal
8 6K318 Crankshaft rear seal retainer plate
9 18C553 Coolant tube assembly
10 9431 LH exhaust manifold
11 9Y431 LH exhaust manifold gasket (2 required)
12 6754 Oil level indicator tube assembly

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, can cause engine failure.

NOTE: During engine assembly it may become necessary to check bearing clearances and end play. Refer to Section 303-00 .

  1. Install the 8 oil squirters.
  1. Record the first character code information on the cylinder block.
  1. Note the first character on the No. 7 crankshaft counterweight.
  1. Using the data recorded in the previous 2 steps, cross-reference using the chart to obtain bearing grade.
  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 into 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 three 5-mm 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. 5 main boss.
  1. NOTE: Make sure the side of the thrust washer, with three 5-mm 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. 5 main boss.
  1. NOTE: Make sure the side of the thrust washer, with three 5-mm 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. 5 main bearing cap, with the tab aligned with the cutout in the main bearing cap.
  1. Lubricate the crankshaft lower main bearings with clean engine oil and install them into the main bearing caps. Locate the main bearing caps on the cylinder block and, keeping the caps as square as possible, alternately draw the caps down evenly using the new cap fasteners.
  1. Push the crankshaft forward to seat the crankshaft thrust washer. Hold the crankshaft in the forward position.
  1. Install 30 new crankshaft main bearing cap fasteners hand tight.
  1. Tighten the 10 new outside vertical main bearing cap fasteners in the sequence shown in 3 stages.
  1. Tighten the 10 new inside vertical main bearing cap fasteners in the sequence shown in 3 stages.
  1. Tighten the 10 new side bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
  1. Check that crankshaft torque-to-turn does not exceed 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  1. Check the crankshaft end play. Refer to Section 303-00 .
  1. NOTE: Verify correct orientation of connecting rod and rod cap.

    Prepare the connecting rod and cap.
  1. NOTE: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod.

    NOTE: The next 3 steps are for all 8 connecting rods, rod caps and pistons. Only 1 connecting rod, rod cap and piston is shown.

    NOTE: Make sure the identification marks on the piston and connecting rod face toward the front of the engine.

    Using the Piston Ring Compressor and the Connecting Rod Installer, install the No. 1 and No. 6 piston and the connecting rod assemblies.
  1. Seat the connecting rods on the crankshaft journals and remove the Connecting Rod Installer.
  1. NOTICE: The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly or damage to the engine may occur.

    NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft after each connecting rod is installed and tightened, to check for assembly binding.

    Install the rod bearing caps and the rob bearing cap bolts. Tighten the bolts in 3 stages.
  1. Install the piston assemblies 3 and 5, 4 and 7, 2 and 8, by turning the crankshaft 90 degrees and repeating the previous steps.
  1. NOTICE: The gasket sealing surfaces on the cylinder head and the cylinder block must be clean. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage. For additional information, refer to Cylinder Head in the Removal portion of this section.

    NOTICE: The use of sealing aids (aviation cement, copper spray and glue) is not permitted. The gasket must be installed dry. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

    NOTICE: The new gasket has a film coating which is crucial to the ability of the gasket to seal correctly. Do not scratch the gasket.

    NOTE: RH head gasket shown, LH head gasket similar.

    Install the RH and LH head gasket over the dowel pins.
  1. NOTICE: Cylinder head machining or milling is not authorized by the Ford Motor Company. Cylinder head flatness must be within 0.0254 mm (0.001 in) across a 38.1 mm (1.5 in) square area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

    NOTICE: The gasket sealing surfaces on the cylinder head and the cylinder block must be clean. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    NOTICE: The use of sealing aids (aviation cement, copper spray and glue) is not permitted. The gasket must be installed dry. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

    NOTICE: Do not allow the dowels to scratch the sealing surface of the cylinder head during cylinder head installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Install the RH and LH cylinder heads on the dowels and the head gaskets.
  1. Tighten the new RH cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown in 5 stages.
  1. Tighten the new LH cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown in 5 stages.
  1. Install the oil pump and 3 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
  1. NOTICE: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.

    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Compress each tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise.
  1. Using a small screwdriver or pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.
  1. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.
  1. Install a suitable pin into the hole of each tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and plunger in place during installation.
  1. If the colored links are not visible, mark one link on one end and 2 links on the other end, and use as timing marks.
  1. Using the Crankshaft Holding Tool, position the crankshaft.
  1. Install the crankshaft sprocket with the flange facing forward.
  1. Position the camshaft sprocket timing marks as shown.
  1. Install the LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
  1. Position the LH (inner) timing chain onto the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the one colored link on the timing chain with the slot on the crankshaft sprocket.
  1. Install the LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the 2 colored links with the timing mark on the sprocket.
  1. Install the LH primary timing chain tensioner arm.
  1. Install the LH primary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
  1. Install the RH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
  1. Position the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the colored link with the timing marks on the sprocket.
  1. Install the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the 2 colored links with the timing mark on the sprocket.
  1. Install the RH primary timing chain tensioner arm.
  1. Install the RH primary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
  1. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks. Make sure that the colored links are lined up with the marks on the crankshaft sprocket and the camshaft sprockets.
  1. Install the crankshaft washer.
  1. Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
  1. NOTICE: If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in their original positions or damage to the engine may occur.

    Install the hydraulic lash adjusters.
  1. Using the Valve Spring Compressor, compress the valve spring and install the roller follower.
  1. Repeat the previous step to install all the roller followers.
  1. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Install the 8 spark plugs.
  1. NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and all fasteners final tightened within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. If this cannot be accomplished, install the engine front cover and tighten fasteners 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. All of the fasteners must then be final tightened within 1 hour of applying the sealer. If this time limit is exceeded, all 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.

    Apply a bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joints and the oil pan-to-cylinder block joints as illustrated.
  1. NOTE: Make sure that the engine front cover gaskets are in place on the engine front cover before installation.

    Using new gaskets, install the engine front cover and the 16 bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 through 14 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten bolts 15 and 16 to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).



    Item Part Number Description
    1 N806177 Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    2 N806177 Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    3 N806177 Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    4 N806177 Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    5 N806177 Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    6 N806177 Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    7 N806177 Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    8 N806177 Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    9 N808586 Stud bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    10 N808586 Stud bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50
    11 N806177 Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    12 N806177 Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    13 N806177 Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    14 N806177 Bolt, hex head pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
    15 N606063 Bolt, hex flange head pilot, M10 x 1.50 x 55
    16 N606063 Bolt, hex flange head pilot, M10 x 1.50 x 55
  1. Lubricate the engine front cover and the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
  1. Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal Installer and the Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer, install the crankshaft front seal.
  1. NOTE: 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.

    Apply Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the Woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley.
  1. Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing surface with clean engine oil prior to installation.
  1. Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.
  1. Using the Strap Wrench, install a new crankshaft pulley bolt and the original washer. Tighten the bolt in 4 stages.
  1. Install the coolant pump and the 4 bolts.
  1. Install the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor and the bolt.
  1. Install the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor and the bolt.
  1. Install new gaskets. Make sure the gaskets are correctly seated on the valve cover.
  1. NOTE: If the valve covers are not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Apply Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-cylinder block joints.
  1. NOTE: If the valve covers are not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Install the RH valve cover and the 10 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
  1. NOTE: If the valve covers are not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Install the LH valve cover and the 10 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
  1. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    If equipped, install the LH and RH block drain plugs.
  1. NOTE: Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

    Using a new gasket, install the oil filter adapter and the 8 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
  1. NOTICE: A new oil cooler and oil cooler thermostat (if equipped) must be installed or severe damage to the engine can occur.

    NOTE: Oil cooler shown, oil cooler thermostat similar.

    Using new gaskets, install a new oil cooler or the oil cooler thermostat and the 6 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
  1. Install the coolant tube assembly and the 3 bolts.
  1. NOTE: Lubricate the new oil level indicator tube O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.

    Using a new O-ring seal, install the oil level indicator tube, bolt and oil level indicator.
  1. Install the 3 coolant tube assembly bolts.
  1. NOTE: Hand start the studs first.

    Install 8 new LH exhaust manifold studs.
  1. Install new gaskets, the LH exhaust manifold and 8 new nuts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
  1. Connect the 2 LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) wire retainers.
  1. Install the LH engine support insulator bracket and the 4 bolts.
  1. NOTE: Hand start the studs first.

    Install 8 new RH exhaust manifold studs.
  1. Install new gaskets, the RH exhaust manifold and 8 new nuts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
  1. Install the RH engine support insulator bracket, the 2 stud bolts, and the 2 bolts.
  1. Install the Knock Sensor (KS) and the 2 bolts.
  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.

    NOTE: Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

    Using new intake manifold gaskets, install the intake manifold and the 14 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
  1. Connect the intake manifold-to-coolant tube assembly hose.
  1. Position the wiring harness assembly onto the engine.
  1. NOTE: Apply a light film of brake dielectric grease to the inside of the coil boots before installation.

    Install the 4 LH coil-on-plugs.
  1. Install the LH coil-on-plug cover and the 2 bolts.
  1. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover stud bolts.
  1. Position the LH radio interference capacitor and install the nut.
  1. Connect the 4 LH fuel injector electrical connectors.
  1. Connect the Intake Air Temperature 2 (IAT2) sensor electrical connector.
  1. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
  1. NOTE: Apply a light film of brake dielectric grease to the inside of the coil boots before installation.

    Install the 4 RH coil-on-plugs.
  1. Install the RH coil-on-plug cover and 2 stud bolts.
  1. Install the A/C tube support bracket and the nut.
  1. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover stud bolts.
  1. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the RH coil-on-plug cover stud bolts.
  1. Connect the EGR valve electrical connector.
  1. Position the RH radio interference capacitor and install the nut.
  1. Connect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector.
  1. Connect the 4 RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
  1. Connect the PCV valve electrical connector.
  1. Attach the 2 wiring harness pin-type retainers.
  1. Install the wiring harness retaining bracket and the 2 bolts.
  1. Connect the KS electrical connector.
  1. Connect the bubbler hose to the Supercharger (SC).
  1. Attach the 2 wiring harness pin-type retainers (1 shown) to the coolant tube assembly bracket.
  1. Connect the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector.
  1. Install a new gasket, the Throttle Body (TB) and spacer assembly and the 4 bolts.
  1. Connect the EVAPEvaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve electrical connector.
  1. Connect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) electrical connectors.
  1. Install and connect the crankcase ventilation tube.
  1. Install the ground wire and the bolt to the rear of the LH cylinder head.
  1. NOTE: Hand start the top fitting first.

    Install the EGR tube.
  1. Install the 3 SC drive belt idler pulleys and the 3 bolts.
  1. Using the Strap Wrench, install the coolant pump pulley and the 4 bolts.
  1. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley (grooved) and the bolt.
  1. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley (smooth) and the stud bolt.
  1. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley and the 3 bolts.
  1. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the bolt.
  1. Install the generator and the 3 bolts.
  1. Connect the coolant hose to the Charge Air Cooler (CAC).
  1. Install the thermostat housing assembly and the 2 nuts.
  1. Connect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
  1. Connect the 2 upper radiator hoses to the intake manifold.
  1. Install the engine vent hose from the intake manifold.
  1. If equipped, install the coolant tube and the coolant tube bracket nut.
  1. If equipped, connect the coolant hose to the thermostat housing.
  1. If equipped, connect the coolant hose to the oil cooler.
  1. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket.
  1. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket.
  1. Using the Floor Crane and the Engine Lifting Bracket, remove the engine from the work stand.
  1. Apply a 4 mm (0.15 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the rear crankshaft seal retainer mating surface on the engine block.
  1. NOTICE: 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.

    Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate and the 6 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
  1. NOTE: Lubricate the inner lip of the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil.

    Using the Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installers, install the crankshaft rear seal.
  1. Using the Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installers and the Crankshaft Rear Oil Slinger Installer, install the crankshaft rear seal.
  1. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer.
  1. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the engine block and 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: If the oil pan is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 5 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. If this timing cannot be met, tighten fasteners 7, 8, 9 and 10 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) within 5 minutes of applying the sealer and final torque all of the fasteners within 1 hour of applying the sealer.

    Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate-to-cylinder block sealing surfaces and the engine front cover-to-cylinder block sealing surfaces.
  1. Position the oil pan baffle and gasket.
  1. NOTE: The 2 oil pump screen and pickup tube-to-oil pump bolts must be tightened prior to tightening the oil pump screen and pickup tube-to-spacer bolt.

    Using a new O-ring seal, install the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the 3 bolts. Tighten the 2 oil pump screen and pickup tube-to-oil pump bolts.
  1. Tighten the oil pump screen and pickup tube-to-spacer bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  1. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

    NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    NOTE: Fastener locations 11, 12 and 13 are stud bolts.

    Install the oil pan, 13 bolts and 3 stud bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
  1. Install the engine/transmission spacer plate.
  1. Position the flywheel on the crankshaft pilot and start the 8 flywheel bolts.
  1. Tighten the flywheel bolts evenly in the sequence shown to fully seat the flywheel on the crankshaft pilot.