73. Make sure that the mating faces of the front cover are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
Material
: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material
: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (U.S.) / PM-4-A, PM-4-B (U.S.)
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: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B
Thoroughly wash the engine front cover to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
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. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that will cause premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.
NOTE: Place clean, lint-free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
74. Make sure that the mating faces of the engine block and oil pan are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
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