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Oil Pan - 4x2: Installation

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    CAUTION: Use the necessary precautions to prevent old sealer from falling into the oil pan.
  1. Thoroughly wash the oil pan and clean old sealer from all gasket surfaces with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A.
    2. CAUTION: The thickness of the Silicone Gasket and Sealant must be between 4-6 mm (0.16-0.23) or oil leaks may occur.
    NOTE: The oil pan must be installed within 15 minutes of sealant application.
    Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Main Bearing Cap & Timing Cover Junction Points
    G03274108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a 4-6 mm (0.16-0.23) bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4 to the junction of the main bearing cap and the cylinder block and to the junction of the front cover assembly and the cylinder block.
  3. Position the oil pan gasket to the oil pan by aligning the fastener holes and securing the gasket with the gasket clips.
    Fig 2: Positioning Oil Pan Gasket To Oil Pan
    G03274109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Make sure the fasteners are clean and dry prior to installation.
    Fig 3: Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G03274110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.

    5. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH COIL SPRINGS 

  5. Remove the blocks from between the engine mounts and the support brackets.
  6. Lower the engine and remove the Three-Bar Engine Support and the Lifting Eyes.
  7. Install the nuts.
    Fig 4: Installing Nuts
    G03274111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .

    9. ALL VEHICLES 

  9. Install the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - CRANKSHAFT AND FLYWHEEL .
  10. Fill the engine with Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H.
  11. Start the engine and check for leaks.
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