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Oil Pan: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  3. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold .
  4. Remove the engine cooling fan and fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  5. Remove the retainers and the shield.
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Retainers And Shield
    G03885447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the stud bolts and position the heater outlet tube aside.
    7. Fig 2: Heater Outlet Tube Stud Bolts
    G03886507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.
    8. Fig 3: Locating 2 Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G03885452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the oil fill tube from the RH valve cover.
    9. Fig 4: Locating Oil Fill Tube
    G03886391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the bolt and the oil fill tube.
    10. Fig 5: Oil Fill Tube Support Bracket Bolt
    G03886392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Assemble the special tools.
    11. Fig 6: Special Tools
    GF0011663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the special tools.
    12. Fig 7: Special Tools
    GF0011664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the special tool and support the engine.
    13. Fig 8: Special Tool (303-F070)
    G04612286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter.
  14. Remove the nut and position the transmission fluid cooler tube support bracket aside.
    15. Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Support Bracket Nut
    G03885563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  15. Remove the 4 engine support insulator nuts.
    16. Fig 10: Engine Support Insulator-To-Crossmember Nuts
    G03885561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the flywheel inspection plate.
    17. Fig 11: Locating Flexplate Inspection Cover Bolts
    GF0002672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Using the special tool, raise the engine.
    18. Fig 12: Special Tool (303-F070)
    G04612286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the bolts and partially lower the oil pan.
  19. Remove the bolts retaining the oil pump screen and pickup tube and allow it to drop into the oil pan. Also remove the tube and spacer and allow it to drop into the oil pan. Remove the oil pan.
    • Discard the oil pan gasket.
    20. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
  20. Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Inspect the mating surfaces.
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