Lower Crankcase Spacer Shims
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Lower crankcase spacer shims are used to even out any excessively large gaps between the transaxle and the lower crankcase (see SPECIFICATIONS ).
The engine is closed off at the bottom with a pressed steel oil pan which is directly attached to the lower crankcase. It is sealed with a 3 mm (0.12 in) wide bead of sealer.