OEM 2004 Ford Thunderbird Timing Cover

2004 Ford Thunderbird Timing Cover Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Engine Front Timing Cover on 2004 Ford Thunderbird?

  A: The first step for engine front cover service and repair is to drain the engine cooling system together with the engine oil. Start the process by taking off both the left-hand and right-hand valve covers before proceeding with the engine cooling fan assembly followed by the crankshaft pulley then the crankshaft seal. The technician should take out the A/C compressor and coolant pump while observing sequence rules for hardware extraction. Each hose of the lower radiator-to-thermostat housing and heater and power steering reservoir requires removal before draining the reservoir when necessary. The power steering pressure (PSP) switch should be detached before removing the power steering pump along with the understanding that one bolt requires clearance from the power steering pressure hose. The power steering pump requires setting aside before proceeding with the removal of power steering pump bracket together with generator bracket and five wiring harness clips until the engine front cover can be taken off following the proper bolt removal sequence. The cleaning of sealing surfaces should use plastic scraping tools and metal surface cleaner but should exclude abrasive tools that could potentially damage the surfaces. New gaskets combined with silicone gasket and sealant must be used when placing the engine front cover into position. Begin by placing the engine front cover on the cylinder block then temporarily mount the bolts without excessive torque until reaching 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.) before securing them to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.). After completing harness installation of the five clips you should secure the generator bracket followed by the power steering pump bracket and check the harness arrangement. The power steering pump installation should be followed by reconnecting the PSP switch together with power steering reservoir hose and heater hose and lower radiator hose to the thermostat housing before you install the stud bolt.