NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces of the engine block. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.
44. Make sure that the mating faces of the engine block are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
Material
: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material
: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (U.S.) / PM-4-A, PM-4-B (U.S.)
Material
: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B
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