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Oil Pan - Automated Equipment: Installation

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All vehicles 

    NOTE: The oil pump screen and pickup tube must be in the oil pan when the oil pan is positioned in the vehicle.
  1. Position the oil pan gasket and the oil pan in the vehicle from the rear of the engine.
  2. CAUTION: Make sure the O-ring is in place and not damaged. A missing or damaged O-ring can cause foam in the lubrication system, low oil pressure and severe engine damage.
    NOTE: Clean and inspect the mating surfaces and install a new O-ring. Lubricate with clean engine oil.
  3. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    • Position the oil pump screen and pickup tube on the engine.
    • Install the bolts.
      Fig 1: Installing Bolts
      G02770680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: If not secure within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, follow the directions provided on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant At Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer-To-Cylinder Block Surface
    G02770681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant at the crankshaft rear seal retainer-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown.
  6. NOTE: If not secure within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, follow the directions provided on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 3: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant At Engine Front Cover-To-Cylinder Block Surface
    G02770682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant at the engine front cover-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown.
  8. NOTE: Be sure to tighten the bolts in two stages.
  9. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
      Fig 4: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
      G02770683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Lower the transmission.
  11. Remove the High Lift Transmission Jack.
  12. Install the flywheel inspection plate.
    Fig 5: Installing Flywheel Inspection Plate
    G02770684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the oil bypass filter.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Align the engine mount studs and lower the engine, using the Heavy Duty Engine Support.
    Fig 6: Aligning Engine Mount Studs And Lower Engine
    G02770685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the Heavy Duty Engine Support.
  17. Raise and support the vehicle.
  18. Install the engine mount nuts.
    Fig 7: Installing Engine Mount Nuts
    G02770686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install a suitable transmission jack and support the transmission.

    Excursion vehicles 

  20. Remove the crossmember bolts.
    Fig 8: Removing Crossmember Bolts
    G02770687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the crossmember bolts.
    Fig 9: Removing Crossmember Bolts
    G02770688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the transmission mount nuts and the crossmember.
    Fig 10: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts And Crossmember
    G02770689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    F-SuperDuty vehicles 

  23. Remove the RH crossmember nuts.
    Fig 11: Removing RH Crossmember Nuts
    G02770690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the LH crossmember nuts.
    Fig 12: Removing LH Crossmember Nuts
    G02770691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the nuts and the crossmember.
    Fig 13: Removing Nuts And Crossmember
    G02770692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  26. If the vehicle is equipped with TSS and turbine/OSS, remove the plugs and install the sensors in the transmission. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4R100 or AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT
  27. Position the exhaust Y-pipe and install the nuts on the exhaust manifold studs.
    Fig 14: Installing Nuts On Exhaust Manifold Studs
    G02770693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
    Fig 15: Installing Exhaust Y-Pipe Flange Nuts
    G02770694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 16: Connecting Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G02770695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Lower the vehicle.
  31. Remove the modular engine support bracket from the engine.
    Fig 17: Removing Modular Engine Support Bracket From Engine
    G02770696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. CAUTION: The large clutch assembly nut has a right-handed thread and must be rotated counterclockwise to remove it.
    Fig 18: Installing Fan And Fan Clutch To Coolant Pump Pulley Using Special Tool
    G02770697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Using the special tool, install the fan and fan clutch to the coolant pump pulley.
  34. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
  35. Install the throttle body adapter.
    • Position a new throttle body adapter gasket.
    • Position the throttle body adapter.
    • Install the four bolts.
      Fig 19: Installing Bolts
      G02770698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. If equipped, connect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical and vacuum connections.
    Fig 20: Connecting EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Electrical And Vacuum Connections
    G02770699Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. If equipped, connect the EGR valve vacuum hose.
    Fig 21: Connecting EGR Valve Vacuum Hose
    G02770700Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. If equipped, install the differential pressure feedback EGR system bracket.
    • Position the bracket.
    • Install the bolts.
      Fig 22: Installing Bolts
      G02770701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. If equipped, install the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube.
    • Hand-tighten the fittings.
    • Tighten the upper fitting to 40-60 Nm (30-44 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the lower fitting to 40-60 Nm (30-44 lb-ft).
      Fig 23: Installing Exhaust Manifold To EGR Valve Tube
      G02770702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. If equipped, connect the differential pressure feedback EGR system vacuum lines.
    Fig 24: Connecting Differential Pressure Feedback EGR System Vacuum Lines
    G02770703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. If equipped, connect the differential pressure feedback EGR system electrical connector.
    Fig 25: Connecting Differential Pressure Feedback EGR System Electrical Connector
    G02770704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 26: Connecting TP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02770705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Connect the IAC electrical connector.
    Fig 27: Connecting IAC Electrical Connector
    G02770706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Install the IAC fresh air tube and insert it in the routing clip.
    Fig 28: Installing IAC Fresh Air Tube
    G02770707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Install the accelerator cable bracket.
    • Position the bracket and cables.
    • Install the bolts.
      Fig 29: Installing Accelerator Cable Bracket
      G02770708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Connect the throttle body cam.
    • Connect the accelerator cable.
    • If equipped, connect the speed control cable.
    • Install the throttle return spring.
      Fig 30: Installing Throttle Return Spring
      G02770709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Install the accelerator cable snow shield.
    Fig 31: Installing Accelerator Cable Snow Shield
    G02770710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  49. Connect the battery cable.
  50. CAUTION: The oil pump must be primed prior to starting the engine.
  51. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.