OEM 2002 Ford F-150 Timing Cover

2002 Ford F-150 Timing Cover Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Perform a Timing Cover Service and Repair on 2002 Ford F-150?

  A: Service and repair operations on a timing cover should start with disconnecting the battery ground cable followed by draining the engine cooling system. Start your engine service and repair by unmounting the Engine Air Cleaner (ACL), upper radiator hose, fan shroud and lower radiator hose. Start by disconnecting the power connection from the camshaft position sensor and then elevate the automobile. Remove engine oil through the operating drill of oil pan drain plug and separate wiring factions by disconnecting the crankshaft sensor connector and positioning engine harness to the side. Begin by unbolting the power steering pump bracket while also removing all bracket fasteners. Finally detach the power steering pump bracket from its place. You should start by removing the crankshaft pulley and four bolts before lowering the vehicle to take out the heater water outlet tube hoses. Remove the heater water outlet tube by cutting the wires free from the outlet tube and disconnecting the tube. Remove the camshaft synchronizer before you move on to unfasten the nuts and bolts of the water pump and then unfasten the crankshaft front oil seat. Inject the hidden cap screw removal to protect the front cover while you remove both the front cover and gasket. Evaluation of the engine block and front cover should be performed before sealing off the coolant and oil passages to stop contamination. Silicone gasket and sealant should be applied at the oil pan to block parting locations followed by installation of the front cover gasket with extra sealant and proper placement of the cap screw to stop oil leakages. The front cover installation requires placing a fresh gasket between components before tightening bolts to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.) then to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.). Afterward install the camshaft synchronizer together with the heater water outlet tube while adding the wiring harness. Attach first the heated water outlet tube hoses then raise the vehicle for installing the four front oil pan-to-engine front cover bolts. After installing the crankshaft front oil seal and crankshaft pulley and dampener it is necessary to install the power steering pump bracket along with its bolts. Next the technician should restore the crankshaft sensor electrical connector while also installing the crankshaft sensor shield. Complete the procedure by reattaching the battery ground cable then putting back the lower radiator hose together with the fan shroud and upper radiator hose. The procedure requires reinstalling the engine air cleaner followed by cooling system fluid refill and installation of the oil pan drain plug with engine oil filling using clean oil. After the engine operation begins check for any fluid leakage.