Oil Pan - Manual Transmission: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the oil pan gasket and the oil pan in the vehicle from the rear of the engine.
- Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
- Position the oil pump screen and pickup tube on the engine
- Install the bolts.
- Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant at the crankshaft rear seal retainer-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown.
- Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant at the engine front cover-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Position the RH engine mount on the engine and install the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Using the special tool, lower the engine and remove the special tool.
- Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTERS .
- Position the oil cooler and install the threaded insert.
- Install a new oil filter.
- Install the engine mount nuts.
- Install the transmission mount nuts.
- Position the wire harness back and install the bracket and nut on the engine front cover stud.
- Install the ground strap to the engine.
- Position the exhaust Y-pipe and install the nuts on the exhaust manifold studs.
- Install the exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
- Connect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
- Remove the special tool.
- Install the fan blade assembly and the fan clutch to the coolant pump pulley.
- Install the fan blade and the fan clutch.
- Use the special tool to hold the coolant pump pulley.
- Using the special tool, tighten the fan clutch nut to the coolant pump pulley.
- Install the generator. Refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
- Install the accelerator cable bracket.
- Position the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
- Install the bolts.
- Connect the accelerator cable routing clip to the dash panel stud.
- Connect the accelerator cable to the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- Install a new throttle body adapter gasket.
- Position the throttle body adapter back.
- Position the throttle body adapter.
- Install the four bolts.
- Connect the EGR valve vacuum hose.
- Connect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid connections.
- Install the differential pressure feedback EGR system bracket.
- 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).
- Tighten both fittings starting at the top in three steps.
- Connect the IAC electrical connector.
- Install the IAC fresh air tube and insert it in the routing clip.
- Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
- Install the accelerator cable bracket.
- Position the accelerator cable bracket.
- Install the bolts.
- Connect the throttle body cam.
- Connect the accelerator cable.
- If equipped, connect speed control cable.
- Install the return spring.
- Install the accelerator control splash shield.
- Install the air cleaner outlet tube. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
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.
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.
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
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.
NOTE:
Be sure to tighten the bolts in two stages.
NOTE:
Make sure that both the engine and transmission mounts are correctly seated before installing the mounting nuts.
CAUTION:
The oil pump must be primed prior to starting the engine.