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Oil Pan: LS: Installation

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  1. Clean all of the sealing surfaces.
  2. Position a new gasket on the pan.
    3. CAUTION: The oil pan must be installed and the bolts tightened within four minutes of the sealant application.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket & Sealant
    G01103525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply a 10 mm (0.40 in) dot of Silicone Gasket and Sealant to the oil pan gasket in the indicated position.
  4. Gently pry the subframe down and install the oil pan.
    Fig 2: Installing Oil Pan
    G01103526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Fasteners No. 4 and No. 9 are studs.
    Fig 3: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G01103527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the oil pan and install the studs and bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
  6. Install the transmission-to-oil pan bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing Transmission-To-Oil Pan Bolts
    G01103528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the wiring harness on the stud and install the nut.
    Fig 5: Installing Wiring Harness On Stud
    G01103529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the transmission cooler tube bracket nut.
    Fig 6: Installing Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket Nut
    G01103530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the RH subframe bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Right Subframe Bolts
    G01103531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the LH subframe bolts.
    Fig 8: Installing Left Subframe Bolts
    G01103532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
    Fig 9: Installing Engine Mount Nuts
    G01103533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  11. Install the LH and the RH engine mount nuts.

  12. Install the RH lower control arm through bolt.
    Fig 10: Installing Right Lower Control Arm Through Bolt
    G01103534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the LH lower control arm through bolt.
    Fig 11: Installing Left Lower Control Arm Through Bolt
    G01103535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the steering gear. For additional information, see STEERING GEAR .
  15. If equipped, install the electronic thermactor air (ETA) bracket bolts.
    Fig 12: Installing ETA Bracket Bolts
    G01103536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, see COMPRESSOR - 3.0L .
  17. Install the RH front splash shield.
    Fig 13: Installing Right Front Splash Shield
    G01103537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the front center splash shield.
    Fig 14: Installing Front Center Splash Shield
    G01103538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Tighten the oil pan drain plug.
    Fig 15: Tightening Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G01103539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the generator. For additional information, see GENERATOR .
  21. Remove all of the special tools.
    Fig 16: Removing Special Tools
    G01103540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the upper radiator sight shield.
    Fig 17: Installing Upper Radiator Sight Shield
    G01103541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the air cleaner outlet tube.
  24. Fill the engine crankcase with clean engine oil.
  25. Check the vehicle alignment. For additional information, see WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES - CARS .
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