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Oil Pan - Manual Transmission: Installation

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    NOTE: The oil pump screen and pickup tube must be in the oil pan when the oil pan is positioned in the vehicle.
    NOTE: To install the oil pan, position the oil pan to the left rear side of the engine and rotate slightly while sliding the front of the pan toward the right side of the engine.
    Fig 1: Positioning Oil Pan Gasket And Oil Pan In Vehicle From Rear Of Engine
    G02770742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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 2: Installing Bolts
      G02770743Courtesy 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 3: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant At Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer-To-Cylinder Block Surface
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  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 4: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant At Engine Front Cover-To-Cylinder Block Surface
    G02770745Courtesy 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 5: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
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  10. Position the RH engine mount on the engine and install the bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  11. Using the special tool, lower the engine and remove the special tool.
    Fig 6: Placing Special Tool, Lower Engine
    G02770747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTERS .
  13. Position the oil cooler and install the threaded insert.
    Fig 7: Positioning Oil Cooler
    G02770748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install a new oil filter.
    Fig 8: Installing Oil Filter
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  15. NOTE: Make sure that both the engine and transmission mounts are correctly seated before installing the mounting nuts.
    Fig 9: Installing Engine Mount Nuts
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  16. Install the engine mount nuts.
  17. Install the transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 10: Installing Transmission Mount Nuts
    G02770751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the wire harness back and install the bracket and nut on the engine front cover stud.
    Fig 11: Installing Bracket And Nut On Engine Front Cover Stud
    G02770752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the ground strap to the engine.
    Fig 12: Installing Ground Strap To Engine
    G02770753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Position the exhaust Y-pipe and install the nuts on the exhaust manifold studs.
    Fig 13: Installing Nuts On Exhaust Manifold Studs
    G02770754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
    Fig 14: Installing Exhaust Y-Pipe Flange Nuts
    G02770755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Connect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 15: Connecting Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G02770756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 16: Removing Special Tool
    G02770757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the fan blade assembly and the fan clutch to the coolant pump pulley.
    1. Install the fan blade and the fan clutch.
    2. Use the special tool to hold the coolant pump pulley.
    3. Using the special tool, tighten the fan clutch nut to the coolant pump pulley.
      Fig 17: Tightening Fan Clutch Nut To Coolant Pump Pulley Using Special Tool
      G02770758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
  26. Install the accelerator cable bracket.
    • Position the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
    • Install the bolts.
      Fig 18: Installing Bolts
      G02770759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Connect the accelerator cable routing clip to the dash panel stud.
    Fig 19: Connecting Accelerator Cable Routing Clip To Dash Panel Stud
    G02770760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Connect the accelerator cable to the accelerator pedal and shaft.
    Fig 20: Connecting Accelerator Cable To Accelerator Pedal And Shaft
    G02770761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install a new throttle body adapter gasket.
    Fig 21: Installing Throttle Body Adapter Gasket
    G02770762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Position the throttle body adapter back.
    • Position the throttle body adapter.
    • Install the four bolts.
      Fig 22: Installing Bolts
      G02770763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Connect the EGR valve vacuum hose.
    Fig 23: Connecting EGR Valve Vacuum Hose
    G02770764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Connect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid connections.
    Fig 24: Connecting EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Connections
    G02770765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the differential pressure feedback EGR system bracket.
    Fig 25: Installing Differential Pressure Feedback EGR System Bracket
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  34. Connect the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube upper fitting.
    • Tighten both fittings starting at the top in three steps.
      • Hand-tighten.
      • 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 26: Connecting Exhaust Manifold To EGR Valve Tube Upper Fitting
        G02770767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the IAC electrical connector.
    Fig 27: Connecting IAC Electrical Connector
    G02770768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Install the IAC fresh air tube and insert it in the routing clip.
    Fig 28: Installing IAC Fresh Air Tube
    G02770769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 29: Connecting TP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02770770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the accelerator cable bracket.
    • Position the accelerator cable bracket.
    • Install the bolts.
      Fig 30: Installing Accelerator Cable Bracket
      G02770771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Connect the throttle body cam.
    • Connect the accelerator cable.
    • If equipped, connect speed control cable.
    • Install the return spring.
      Fig 31: Connecting Throttle Body Cam
      G02770772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Install the accelerator control splash shield.
    Fig 32: Installing Accelerator Control Splash Shield
    G02770773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  42. CAUTION: The oil pump must be primed prior to starting the engine.
  43. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.