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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Valve Cover RH
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 07C .
2. Remove the A/C condenser to evaporator tube. For additional information, refer to Section 412 -
03 .
3. Remove the A/C manifold and tube assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 412 -
03 .
4. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor and the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connectors.
5. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
6. Disconnect the fuel hose spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310 -
00 .
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Item Specification
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA WSE-
M4G323- A4 Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA WSE-
M5B392- A Klj . 1 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Valve Cover LH
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the Hydro Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 07 .
2. Remove the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 07C .
3. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and unclip the wiring harness from the stud.
4. Unclip the wiring harness from the power steering bracket.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel pulse damper, EGR vacuum regulator solenoid, supercharger bypass vacuum solenoid, and the differential pressure feedback EGR
system.
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Item Specification
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA WSE-
M4G323- A4 Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA WSE-
M5B392- A Klj . 1 ba
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66.
NOTE: RH is shown LH is similar.
Remove the right and left ignition coil covers.
67. Install the special tool.
68. Install the special tool.
69. Attach the special tool to a floor crane and the engine, and remove the engine from the vehicle. Klj . 16 ba
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21. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the LH ignition coils.
22. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
23. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector and unclip the
harness from the stud.
24. NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
Disconnect the two radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connectors. Klj . 7 ba
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29. Remove the harness support bracket.
30. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the RH ignition coils.
31. Disconnect the eight fuel injectors.
32. Separate the harness from the fuel supply manifold studs in four places and remove the fuel
charging wiring harness. Klj . 9 ba
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71. Position the wiring harness onto the engine and attach it to the four fuel supply manifold studs.
72. Connect the eight fuel injector electrical connectors.
73.
NOTE: RH is shown, LH is similar.
Install the RH and LH ignition coils and connect the electrical connectors.
74. Install the harness support bracket. Klj . 26 ba
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79.
NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
Install the RH and LH radio ignition interference capacitors.
80. NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
Connect the two radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connectors.
81. Connect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector, and attach the harness to the stud. Klj . 28 ba
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2. Remove the special tool.
3. Remove the special tool.
4.
NOTE: RH is shown, LH is similar.
Install the RH and LH ignition coil covers.
5. Install the clutch cable and retaining screws. Klj . 2 ba
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i
Measured at 42 mm from piston dome, at 90 degrees to the piston pin.
j Piston pin outer diameter is larger than piston pin bore, providing a possible interference fit.
k Specification in 90.200 mm diameter gauge.
l With installation of a new filter.
a "Fixed" refers to systems with manually- adjusted centers which are bolted in place and considered
fixed. Drive Belt Tension Belt Type Belt Tension
6 Rib (Fixed)
a 110-
120 Lbs
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Camshaft sprocket bolt 115 85 —
Connecting rod bolt a a a
Engine front cover bolt a a a
Drive belt tensioner bolts 25 18 —
Cylinder head bolt a a a
Pulley to crankshaft bolt a a a
EGR valve to intake manifold a a a
Exhaust manifold studs 25 18 —
Lower intake manifold-
to-cylinder head bolt a a a
Main bearing cap bolt a a a
Oil filter adapter bolt 25 18 —
Oil bypass filter to adapter 50 37 —
Oil pump screen cover and tube-
to-oil pump bolt 10 — 89
Oil pan-to-
cylinder block bolt a a a
Oil pan-to-
engine front cover bolts a a a
Oil pump-
to-cylinder block bolt 10 — 89
Oil pump screen and pickup tube-
to-main bearing cap stud spacer bolt 25 18 —
Coolant pump pulley bolts 25 18 —
Valve cover bolt 10 — 89
Coolant pump-
to-cylinder block bolt 25 18 —
EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube nuts 40 30 —
Power steering pump to engine 25 18 —
Outlet heater hose stud bolts 25 18 —
Camshaft cap cluster to cylinder head 10 — 89
Timing chain tensioner bolts—
primary 25 18 —
Timing chain tensioner bolts—
secondary 10 — 89
A/C compressor bolts 25 18 —
Ignition coil cover bolts 10 — 89
Generator mounting bracket retainers 10 — 89 Klj . 5 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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