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Items 8-6: Oil Pan Installation Note

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    NOTE: If the oil pan is not installed within four minutes, remove the sealer and reapply.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Oil Pan Seal
    G03243904Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Clean and apply sealant to the oil pan sealing areas shown and install the oil pan rear seal.
    1. Apply silicone gasket and sealer to the rear main bearing cap.
    2. Install the rear oil pan seal.
    3. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealer to the oil pan mating surface.
  2. Install the oil pan and start the bolts.
Fig 2: Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
G03243905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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