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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
    G02771404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the accelerator and speed control cables and remove the return spring.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Accelerator And Speed Control Cables And Return Springs
    G02771405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the accelerator cable bracket aside.
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Position the bracket and cables aside.
      Fig 3: Removing Accelerator Cable Bracket
      G02771406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube and the vacuum hoses.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Tube And Vacuum Hoses
    G02771407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose
    G02771408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) motor electrical connector and the bypass hose.
    • Remove the routing clip for the IAC hose.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor Electrical Connector And Bypass Hose
      G02771409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G02771410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: The IAC valve is shown removed for clarity.
  10. Position aside the throttle body adapter.
    • Remove the four adapter bolts.
    • Position aside the throttle body adapter.
    • Remove and discard the throttle body adapter gasket.
      Fig 8: Removing Throttle Body Adapter
      G02771411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Hold the accelerator pedal in place and disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator pedal and shaft.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable From Accelerator Pedal And Shaft
    G02771412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the accelerator cable routing clip from the dash panel stud.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable Routing Clip From Dash Panel Stud
    G02771413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolts and pull the accelerator cable through the bulkhead.
    Fig 11: Removing Accelerator Cable
    G02771414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
    15. CAUTION: The large clutch assembly nut has a right-hand thread and must be rotated counterclockwise to remove it.
    Fig 12: Removing Cooling Fan And Fan Clutch From Coolant Pump Pulley
    G02771415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Using the special tools, remove the cooling fan and the fan clutch from the coolant pump pulley.
  16. Install the special tool on the engine using the generator mounting holes.
    Fig 13: Installing Special Tool (303-639) On Engine
    G02771416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the special tool.
    Fig 14: Installing Special Tool (303-F070) On Engine
    G02771417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connectors
    G02771418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
    Fig 16: Removing Exhaust Y-Pipe Flange Nuts
    G02771419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the nuts and the exhaust Y-pipe.
    Fig 17: Removing Nuts And Exhaust Y-Pipe
    G02771420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the engine mount nuts.
    Fig 18: Removing Engine Mount Nuts
    G02771421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the starter motor. Refer to STARTERS .
  23. Remove the stud bolt and the ground strap from the engine.
    Fig 19: Removing Stud Bolt And Ground Strap From Engine
    G02771422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the nut and bracket from the engine front cover stud and position aside the wire harness.
    Fig 20: Removing Nut And Bracket From Engine Front Cover Stud
    G02771423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 21: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts
    G02771424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter.
    Fig 22: Removing Oil Filter
    G02771425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the oil cooler threaded insert and position the oil cooler aside.
    Fig 23: Removing Oil Cooler
    G02771426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    28. CAUTION: Use care when raising the engine, so that the engine does not touch the body.
    Fig 24: Raising Engine Using Special Tool
    G02771427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Using the special tool, raise the engine.
  29. Remove the bolts and remove the RH engine mount from the engine.
  30. Remove the bolts and partially lower the oil pan.
    Fig 25: Removing Oil Pan
    G02771428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube and spacer and let them drop into the oil pan.
    Fig 26: Removing Oil Pump Screen And Pickup Tube And Spacer
    G02771429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    32. 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 27: Removing Oil Pan And Oil Pan Gasket
    G02771430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the oil pan and the oil pan gasket.
  33. Clean the inside of the oil pan thoroughly and inspect the oil pan gasket.
    34. 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.
  34. 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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