OEM Mercury Marauder Timing Cover

Mercury Marauder Timing Cover Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Timing Cover, Front
  3R3Z-6019-AA
  Q: How to service and repair the timing cover on Mercury Marauder?

  A: Service and repair of the timing cover begins with removing the left and right valve covers then continuing with the cooling fan and water pump pulley bolts before proceeding to the crankshaft front seal and bolts. First loosen the crankshaft front seal and bolts before setting the power steering pump to the side. The A/C compressor requires electrical connector removal together with the engine wiring harness retainers and then the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector can be taken off. Place the A/C compressor to the side before using tools to detach its nut and bracket while draining engine oil through the drain plug removal. Lower the vehicle and then remove the belt idler pulleys before proceeding to remove the bolts and studs that secure the engine front cover. The use of metal scrapers or abrasive tools should be avoided for cleaning sealing surfaces because a plastic scraping tool is recommended with the discarded gasket and subsequent inspection of all surfaces. To install the valve cover properly the technicians must secure it within four minutes or remove sealant from the sealing area and use metal surface cleaner followed by complete dry time. The installation sequence requires application of specified silicone gasket and sealant before installing the engine front cover while fasteners get tightened in specific order. Implement this procedure by following these order steps: install the belt idler pulleys then elevate the vehicle and allocate the bolt tightening sequence starting with 2 Nm (18 in. lbs.) up to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) and fully reach 60 degrees. First reinstall the drain plug, bracket, nut followed by reinstallation of the A/C compressor electrical connector and CKP sensor electrical connector and engine wiring harness retainers. Attach the power steering pump by bolt installation before putting in the crankshaft front seal as well as the water pump pulley and cooling fan and right and left valve covers respectively. Conclusion of the process includes using clean engine oil to fill the crankcase.