OEM 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Timing Cover

2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Timing Cover Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Engine Front Timing Cover on 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty?

  A: The initial step for working with the engine front cover begins by hoisting the vehicle in position with neutral transmission then disconnecting the ground cable of the battery. Start the service by unlinking both valve covers alongside the radiator and water pump. Remove the power steering pump by unbolted both its mounting locations and separate the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connection. You should start by draining engine oil through the drain plug and continue with removal of the four front oil pan bolts and the crankshaft front seal. The first task is to disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector before removing the bolt which secures the accessory drive belt idler pulley. A plastic scraping tool should be used to clean sealing surfaces gently while removing the engine front cover alongside its gasket. Silicone gasket remover together with metal surface prep should be used to clean mating surfaces and any damage needs to be inspected. When installing the engine front cover gasket you must position it on the front cover while applying a bead of silicone gasket and sealant between the cylinder head and cylinder block and oil pan and cylinder block interfaces. Set the engine front cover on the dowel with its gasket position and install the bolts with light pressure. Initial fastening of engine front cover fasteners starts with numbers 1 through 7 at 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) before moving to numbers 6 through 15 at 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.). Connect the CMP electrical connector while installing a new crankshaft front seal and then position the accessory drive belt idler pulley before securing the bolt. Install initial torque on the bolts for the crankshaft front seal at 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) followed by a rotation and increased torque to 60 degrees. The power steering pump receives its position with no usage of the front lower hole before installing all bolts. Connect the battery ground cable after filling the engine with fresh engine oil and reinstalling the drain plug together with valve covers and water pump and radiator.