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Installation (Pickup)

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  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply silicone sealant at front and rear corners of oil pan surface and cylinder block, and where timing gear cover meets the cylinder block.
  2. Install oil pan bolts "A" through "D" first. See Fig 1. Install all other bolts except bolts "X", "Y" and "Z", and tighten all installed bolts to 15-17 ft. lbs. (20-23 N.m). Install bolts "X" and "Y" , and tighten to 15-17 ft. lbs. (20-23 N.m). Install bolt "Z", and tighten to 16-20 ft lbs. (21-27 N.m)
  3. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill or top off fluids. Fill and bleed air from cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING .
Fig 1: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
G93B75870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.