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Oil Pan - Manual Transmission: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  3. Remove the accelerator cable splash shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Accelerator Cable Splash Shield
    G02770712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the throttle body cable.
    • Disconnect the accelerator cable.
    • Disconnect the speed control cable.
    • Remove the throttle return spring.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Throttle Body Cable
      G02770713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the cable mounting bracket aside.
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Position the cable mounting bracket aside.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolts
      G02770714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the hose and electrical connector from the idle air control (IAC) valve.
    • Remove the routing clip for the IAC hose.
      Fig 4: Removing Routing Clip For IAC Hose
      G02770715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Connector
    G02770716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the two bolts retaining the vacuum transducer bracket to the intake manifold. Position the bracket and transducer out of the way.
    Fig 6: Removing Retaining Vacuum Transducer Bracket To Intake Manifold Bolts
    G02770717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. If equipped, disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
    1. Loosen the EGR tube nut.
    2. Disconnect the EGR tube.
    3. Disconnect the vacuum line from the EGR valve.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Vacuum Line From EGR Valve
      G02770718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. If equipped, disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator (EVR) connections.
    • Disconnect electrical connector.
    • Disconnect vacuum connector.
      Fig 8: Disconnecting EGR Vacuum Regulator (EVR) Connections
      G02770719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the four bolts.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolts
    G02770720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position aside the throttle body, throttle body spacer, EGR valve, EVR and IAC valve as an assembly.
    Fig 10: Positioning Aside Throttle Body, Throttle Body Spacer, EGR Valve, EVR And IAC Valve
    G02770721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Hold the accelerator pedal in place and disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal and shaft.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable From Accelerator Pedal And Shaft
    G02770722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the accelerator cable routing clip from the dash panel stud.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable Routing Clip From Dash Panel Stud
    G02770723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the bolts and pull the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
    Fig 13: Pulling Accelerator Cable Through Bulkhead
    G02770724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
    17. CAUTION: The large clutch assembly nut has a right-hand thread and must be rotated counterclockwise to remove it.
  17. Remove the fan blade assembly and the fan clutch from the coolant pump pulley.
    1. Use the special tool to hold the coolant pump pulley.
    2. Using the special tool, remove the fan blade and the fan clutch from the coolant pump pulley.
      Fig 14: Removing Fan Blade And Fan Clutch From Coolant Pump Pulley Using Special Tool
      G02770725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the special tool on the engine using the generator mounting holes.
    Fig 15: Installing Special Tool On Engine Using Generator Mounting Holes
    G02770726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the special tool.
    Fig 16: Installing Special Tool
    G02770727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G02770728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
    Fig 18: Removing Exhaust Y-Pipe Flange Nuts
    G02770729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the nuts and the exhaust Y-pipe.
    Fig 19: Removing Nuts And Exhaust Y-Pipe
    G02770730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the engine mount nuts.
    Fig 20: Removing Engine Mount Nuts
    G02770731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the stud bolt and the ground strap from the engine.
    Fig 21: Removing Stud Bolt And Ground Strap From Engine
    G02770732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the starter motor. Refer to STARTERS .
  26. Remove the nut and bracket from the engine front cover stud and position the wire harness aside.
    Fig 22: Removing Nut And Bracket From Engine Front Cover Stud
    G02770733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 23: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts
    G02770734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter.
    Fig 24: Removing Oil Filter
    G02770735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the oil cooler threaded insert and position the oil cooler aside.
    Fig 25: Removing Oil Cooler
    G02770736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    30. CAUTION: Use care when raising the engine, so that the engine does not touch the body.
    Fig 26: Raising Engine Using Special Tool
    G02770737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Using the special tool, raise the engine.
  31. Remove the bolts and remove the RH engine mount from the engine.
  32. Remove the bolts and partially lower the oil pan.
    Fig 27: Removing Bolts And Partially Lower Oil Pan
    G02770738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the bolts from the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    Fig 28: Removing Bolts From Oil Pump Screen And Pickup Tube
    G02770739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the rear bolt and the oil pump screen and pickup tube and let them drop into the oil pan.
    Fig 29: Removing Rear Bolt And Oil Pump Screen And Pickup Tube
    G02770740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    35. NOTE: To remove the oil pan, position the rear of the pan to the left side of the vehicle and rotate slightly to the right while pulling outward.
    Fig 30: Removing Oil Pan And Oil Pan Gasket
    G02770741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the oil pan and the oil pan gasket.
  36. Clean the inside of the oil pan thoroughly and inspect the oil pan gasket.
    37. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.
  37. Clean the mating surfaces for the oil pan and the engine with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
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