7.3L Power Stroke – FRONT COVER – Installation

1. Ensure sealing surfaces on cylinder block and front cover are clean. Install NEW gaskets on front cover and apply        silicone sealant to sealing grooves on front cover. See Fig. 118.
2. Install front cover on cylinder block with retaining bolts finger tight. Using NEW gasket, install water pump.                Tighten water pump bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
3. Tighten front cover retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Ensure proper procedure is used when installing            vibration damper. See CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL.