OEM Ford E-250 Timing Cover

Ford E-250 Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

• Timing Cover, Front
  2L3Z-6019-AA
  Q: How to service and repair the timing cover on Ford E-250?

  A:

  The service process for timing cover maintenance starts with disconnecting the battery ground cable followed by removing both valve covers the Radiator besides the Water Pump. The Power Steering Pump requires positioning aside after removing the top and lower bolts when the vehicle remains in neutral gear. Start the procedure by disconnecting the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connection before draining engine oil using the drain plug and then removing the Oil Pan front bolt set. Pull the crankshaft front seal and unplug the electrical connector of the camshaft position (CMP) sensor. You should eliminate the bolt first and then the belt idler pulley followed by the remaining bolts. The correct method of cleaning sealing surfaces is to use a plastic scraping tool followed by engine front cover gasket discarding while all caution procedures must remain in effect. The mating surfaces need cleaning with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep and must be examined before and after the cleaning process. Beginning the installation process requires the engine front cover gasket to be positioned on its surface followed by the application of a bead of silicone gasket and sealant between the cylinder head-to-cylinder block and oil pan-to-cylinder block surfaces. Fasten the engine front cover onto its fitting dowel points while installing bolts in a loose manner. The front cover fasteners for Romeo engines (4.6L) should be tightened to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.). Persons working with the Windsor engine (5.4L) must perform three fastener tightness stages starting with fasteners 1 through 7 at 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) then follow by fasteners 6 and 7 at 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) while final tightening fasteners 8 through 15 to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.). Install the idler pulley belt before placing its bolt and connect the CMP electrical connection. Fit a new crankshaft front seal before you bolt it loosely. Then proceed to tighten the bolts at 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) followed by an additional 60-degree turn. You should connect the CKP sensor electrical connector before locating the power steering pump (without using the front lower hole) and installing the bolts. The maintenance process includes the replacement of drain plugs, valve covers and clean oil addition to the engine. Reinstall the water pump after the radiator while performing a proper connection of the battery ground cable.