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Refer to the procedure. Flexplate bolts 80 59 —
Flywheel bolts 85 63 —
Torque converter nuts 36 27 —
Oil level indicator tube retainer 10 — 89
Primary timing chain guide-
to-engine bolts 10 — 89
Oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer to main bearing stud 25 18 —
Accelerator cable bracket 10 — 89
Belt idler pulley bolt 25 18 —
Sub-
frame brace nuts 41 30 —
Air intake scoop bolts 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket bolt 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket nuts 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket throttle body nut 9 — 80
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid bolts 10 — 89 Klj . 6 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been first
examined for possible cracks and separation.
The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) is a V- 8 engine with the following features:
z dual overhead camshafts
z four valves per cylinder
z sequential multiport fuel injection (SFI)
z an aluminum intake manifold
z aluminum cylinder heads
z a cast aluminum, 90-degree V- cylinder block
z individually chain- driven camshafts with a hydraulic timing chain tensioner on each timing chain
z the electronic ignition system with eight ignition coils
Identification
Always refer to these labels when replacement parts are necessary or when checking engine
calibrations. The engine parts often differ within a CID family. Verification of the identification codes will
ensure that the correct parts are obtained. These codes contain all the pertinent information relating to
the dates, optional equipment and revisions. The Ford Master Parts Catalog contains a complete
listing of the codes and their application.
Code Information
The engine code information label, located on the side of the valve cover and the front side of the
valve cover, contains the following:
zengine build date
z engine plant code
z engine code
Exhaust Emission Control System
Operation and necessary maintenance of the exhaust emission control devices used on this engine is
covered in the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual.
Induction System
The sequential multiport fuel injection (SFI) provides the fuel/air mixture needed for combustion in the
cylinders. The eight solenoid- operated fuel injectors:
z are mounted in the lower intake manifold.
z meter fuel into the air intake stream in accordance with engine demand.
z are positioned so that their tips direct fuel just ahead of the engine intake valves.
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are connected in series with the fuel pressure sensor.
z supply fuel from the fuel tank with a fuel pump mounted in the fuel tank.
A constant fuel pressure drop is maintained across the fuel injectors by the fuel pressure sensor. The
fuel pressure sensor:
zis positioned upstream from the fuel injectors on the fuel injection supply manifold.
Valve Train
The valve train operates as follows:
zball- tip hydraulic lash adjusters provide automatic lash adjustment.
z roller followers ride on the camshaft lobes, transferring the up-and- down motion of the
camshafts to the valves in the cylinder heads.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
All engines are equipped with a closed- type positive crankcase ventilation system recycling the
crankcase vapors to the upper intake manifold.
Lubrication System
The engine lubrication system operates as follows:
zoil is drawn into the oil pump through the oil pump screen cover and tube in the sump of the oil
pan.
z oil is pumped through the oil bypass filter on the left front side of the cylinder block.
z oil enters the main oil gallery where it is distributed to the crankshaft main journals and to both
cylinder heads.
z From the main journals, the oil is routed through cross- drilled passages in the crankshaft to
lubricate the connecting rod bearings. Controlled leakage through the crankshaft main bearings
and connecting rod bearings is slung radially outward to cool and lubricate the cylinder walls as
well as the entire connecting rod, piston and piston rings assembly.
z The left cylinder head is fed from a drilling into the supply passage feeding the main gallery at
the front of the cylinder block. The right cylinder head is fed from a drilling into the rear of the
main gallery. Main gallery pressure is reduced as it enters the cylinder head galleries through
fixed serviceable orifices located at the upper part of the feed passages. It is this reduced
pressure in the cylinder head galleries which feeds the camshaft journals, the hydraulic lash
adjusters and the primary and secondary timing chain tensioners.
z The camshaft lobe and roller followers are lubricated by splash created through valve train
operation.
Oil Pump
The lubrication system of the 4.6L (4V) engine is designed to provide optimum oil flow to critical
components of the engine through its entire operating range. The heart of the system is a positive
displacement internal gear oil pump using top seal rotors. Generically this design is known as a gerotor
pump, which operates as follows.
zThe oil pump is mounted on the front face of the cylinder block.
z The inner rotor is piloted on the crankshaft post and is driven through flats on the crankshaft. Klj . 2 ba
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System pressure is limited by an integral, internally- vented relief valve which directs the
bypassed oil back to the inlet side of the oil pump.
z Oil pump displacement has been selected to provide adequate volume to ensure correct oil
pressure both at hot idle and maximum speed.
z The relief valve calibration protects the system from excessive pressure during high viscosity
conditions.
z The relief valve is designed to provide adequate connecting rod bearing lubrication under high-
temperature and high- speed conditions.
Cooling System
The engine cooling system includes the following:
zradiator
z coolant pump
z the electric cooling fan motor and fan blade, activated by the variable control module
z the degas bottle, which aids in maintaining the correct volume of engine coolant
z thermostat
z upper radiator hose
z lower radiator hose
z heater coolant hoses
Drive Belt System
The 4.6L (4V) DOHC engine is equipped with a serpentine drive belt. To ensure maximum life, a
replacement drive belt should be of the same type as originally installed.
zThe accessories mounted on the front of the engine are belt- driven by the crankshaft.
z The serpentine drive belt is routed over each accessory pulley, driven by the crankshaft pulley
bolted to the crankshaft. For service procedures, including tensioning, refer to Section 303 - 05 . Klj . 3 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Valve Cover RH
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
5. Remove the RH ignition coil cover bolts and the cover.
6. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
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Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or equivalent WSE-
M5B392-
A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 PAG Refrigerant Compressor
Oil
F7AZ-
19589- DA (Motorcraft
YN- 12-C) or equivalent WSH-
M1C231-
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Installation
1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and
the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future
oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets
the cylinder head.
2. Install the RH valve cover and finger tighten the bolts. 3. Tighten the RH valve cover bolts in the sequence shown. Klj . 5 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
Removal 1. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this
section. 2. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft front oil seal. SECTION 303-
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Crankshaft Seal
Installer/Aligner
303-
335 (T88T-6701- A) Front Cover Seal Remover
303-
107 (T74P-6700- A) Crankshaft Seal Installer
303-
635 Crankshaft Damper Replacer
303-
102 (T74P-6316- B)
Material Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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Installation
1. Lubricate the engine front cover and the crankshaft front oil seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
2. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft front oil seal into the engine front cover.
3. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley . Klj . 2 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Engine Front Cover
Removal
All vehicles 1. Remove the air intake scoop bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
2. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover RH in this section.
3. Remove the Hydro- Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 07 .
Manual transmission vehicles
4. Remove the two clutch release cable retaining screws.
All vehicles 5. Remove the LH ignition coil cover bolts and the cover.
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Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or equivalent WSE-
M5B392-
A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 SAE 5W-
30 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W30-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
G Klj . 1 ba
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CAUTION: 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.
Remove and discard the gasket. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
Installation
All vehicles 1. Position the engine front cover gasket on the engine front cover.
2. NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed
and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future
oil leakage.
Apply the silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head- to-cylinder block surface and the
oil pan- to-cylinder block surface. Klj . 10 ba
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