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Oil Pan - Manual Transmission: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the throttle body spacer. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS - 6.8L (3V) .
  3. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR .
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and position the cooling fan shroud onto the cooling fan.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cooling Fan Shroud And Retainers
    G03920100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the special tools.
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Engine Support Tools
    G04647876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to FLYWHEEL .
  7. Drain the engine oil.
  8. Remove and discard the oil filter.
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Filter
    G03920097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Loosen the threaded shaft and position the oil cooler aside.
    Fig 4: Identifying Oil Cooler Threaded Shaft
    G03920099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. If equipped, remove the nut and position the transmission oil cooler tube support bracket aside.
    Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket And Nut
    G03905682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    Fig 6: Identifying Engine Mount Nuts
    G03920590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 3 LH engine mount nuts and loosen the 3 RH engine mount nuts.
  12. Remove the nut and the starter wiring harness support bracket.
    Fig 7: Identifying Cooler Tube/Electrical Harness Support Bracket Bolt
    G03919905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using the special tools, raise the engine.
    Fig 8: Identifying Special Engine Support Tools
    G04647876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using a suitable jack, raise and support the rear of the cylinder block.
    Fig 9: Locating Jack
    G04647832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the 18 bolts and partially lower the oil pan.
  16. Remove the 3 bolts and position the oil pump screen and pickup tube into the oil pan.
    17. NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It is reusable.
  17. Remove the oil pan and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    • Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage.
    • If damaged, discard the oil pan gasket and the oil pan-to-oil pump gaskets.
    • Discard the oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal.
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