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Oil Pan - 4x4: Installation

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    CAUTION: Use necessary precautions to prevent old sealer or gasket material from falling into the oil pan.
  1. Thoroughly wash the oil pan and clean the old sealer from all gasket surfaces. Thoroughly clean all exposed areas with metal surface cleaner. Thoroughly clean the transmission bell housing area. Clean and inspect the oil inlet tube.
    2. CAUTION: The thickness of the sealant must be between 4-6 mm (0.16-0.23 inch) or oil leaks could occur.
    NOTE: The oil pan should be installed and tightened to specification within four minutes of the sealant application or oil leaks can occur.
    Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Rear Main Bearing Cap & Timing Cover Junctions
    G03274117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.23 inch) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the junction of the rear main bearing cap and the cylinder block, and to the junction of the front cover assembly and 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
    G03274118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: Make sure the fasteners are clean and dry prior to installation.
    Fig 3: Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G03274119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
  5. Raise the front axle into place and install the three front axle mounting bolts.
    Fig 4: Raising/Installing Front Axle
    G03274120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the jack.
    Fig 5: Removing Jack
    G03274121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. CAUTION: Remove the tape applied during removal.
    NOTE: Align the index marks and install new front driveshaft straps and bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Front Driveshaft To Front Axle Pinion Flange
    G03274122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the front driveshaft to the front axle pinion flange.
  8. Install the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - CRANKSHAFT AND FLYWHEEL .
  9. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
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