Oil Pan: Installation
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- Clean and inspect the mounting faces of both the oil pan and the cylinder block with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ- 19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A. Both surfaces must be flat, clean and dry.
- Install the oil pan. Tighten the bolts using the sequence shown in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten 12 Nm (9 lb-in).
- Install the catalytic converter.
- Fill the crankcase with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H.
CAUTION:
The oil pan sealing surfaces are soft metals. Do not use abrasive grinding discs to remove gasket material; use only manual scrapers. Do not scratch or gouge the aluminum sealing surfaces.
NOTE:
The oil pan must be installed and the bolts tightened to specification within seven minutes of sealer application or oil leaks may occur.
NOTE:
Apply a 3 mm (0.1 inch) continuous bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4 to the oil pan.