Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
If removing the lower block cradle, remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, STARTING AND ENGINE ELECTRONICS - 4.0L SOHC .
Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, STARTING AND ENGINE ELECTRONICS - 4.0L SOHC .
Drain the engine oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Drain Plug
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:

BEARING SPECIFICATIONS

Part	Steps
Oil pan	1-3
Oil pump pickup tube	1-5
Lower block cradle	7-16
Oil pump	1-18

Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan, Oil Pump, Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.