Oil Pan - 4x2: Installation
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- Thoroughly wash the oil pan and clean old sealer from all gasket surfaces with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A.
- Apply a 4-6 mm (0.16-0.23) bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4 to the junction of the main bearing cap and the cylinder block and to the junction of the front cover assembly and the cylinder block.
- Position the oil pan gasket to the oil pan by aligning the fastener holes and securing the gasket with the gasket clips.
- Tighten the oil pan bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
- Remove the blocks from between the engine mounts and the support brackets.
- Lower the engine and remove the Three-Bar Engine Support and the Lifting Eyes.
- Install the nuts.
- Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Install the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - CRANKSHAFT AND FLYWHEEL .
- Fill the engine with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
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CAUTION:
Use the necessary precautions to prevent old sealer from falling into the oil pan.
CAUTION:
The thickness of the Silicone Gasket and Sealant must be between 4-6 mm (0.16-0.23) or oil leaks may occur.
NOTE:
The oil pan must be installed within 15 minutes of sealant application.
NOTE:
Make sure the fasteners are clean and dry prior to installation.
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