How to remove and install the Timing Cover in 4.2L V6 engine on 2009 Ford F-150?

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To eliminate the components, people must open the vehicle's cooling system and then take off the engine cooling fan and water pump also, the people must disconnect the radiator and heater hoses. After that, it is necessary to dispose of the engine oil and unscrew the oil filter. Go on with the removal of the crankshaft pulley and the drivebelt idler pulleys. Remove all the readily accessible accessory brackets on the timing cover, whenever possible put aside the power steering pump along with the hoses fixed on. On air-conditioned models, there will be air conditioning compressor/power steering pump assembly and bracket to be discarded. The number one piston should be at TDC on the compression stroke Position the engine, then 'pull' the Camshaft Position sensor connector and knock sensor and Crankshaft Position sensor connectors. On the front end, you will need to take off the oil pan to timing cover bolts and then remove the timing cover from the block but tapping it gently with a softface hammer where necessary. Scrape off all old gasket material and sealant with a gasket scraper from the cover, oil pan and engine block and clean. Check the oil pump and the gear and intermediate shaft recommended to be observed under the timing cover. As the cover is laid flat, it is wise to fit a new crankshaft front seal, the seal lip should be coated with the engine oil. Uncap the tube of RTV sealant and apply a small bead along all three of the oil pan-to-block joints, then put the front cover gasket onto the block and press it into place. Once more, spread a small line of RTV sealant on the block-to-pan joints and at the front side of the oil pan. Slide the front cover onto the engine inserting the dowel pins to properly fit the crankshaft front oil seal or the gasket without being damaged. Tighten the bolts only until they are hand-tight and the correct torque has to be applied after the installation of the water pump because some of the bolts for the water pump also fix the timing cover. It is recommended that before grouping the water pump each of the bolts that screws onto the water pump should be coated with sealant on the threads. Lastly, torque the oil pan bolts, replace other smaller components step by step in reverse of how they were removed, fill the engine oil and coolant and start the engine to look for any sign of leakage.

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