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Oil Pan - Automatic Transmission: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Partially drain the radiator and disconnect the upper radiator hose at the radiator.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
  4. Remove the accelerator cable snow shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Accelerator Cable Snow Shield
    G01548408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the throttle body cam.
    • Disconnect the accelerator cable.
    • If equipped, disconnect the speed control cable.
    • Remove the throttle return spring.
    Fig 2: Removing Throttle Return Spring
    G01548409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Position the accelerator cable bracket aside.
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Position the bracket and cables aside.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts
    G01548410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Release the idle air control (IAC) fresh air tube from the routing clip and remove it from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Releasing Idle Air Control (IAC) Fresh Air Tube From Routing Clip
    G01548411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the evaporative emission canister purge valve vacuum hose from the throttle body adapter.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve Vacuum Hose From Throttle Body Adapter
    G01548412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose and main vacuum harness from the throttle body adapter.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Main Vacuum Harness From Throttle Body Adapter
    G01548413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the IAC electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting IAC Electrical Connector
    G01548414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the heater hose.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Heater Hose
    G01548415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. If equipped, disconnect the differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Differential Pressure Feedback Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Electrical Connector
    G01548416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01548417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. If equipped, disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR system vacuum hoses.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Differential Pressure Feedback EGR System Vacuum Hoses
    G01548418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. If equipped, disconnect the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube fittings and remove the tube.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Exhaust Manifold To EGR Valve Tube Fittings And Remove Tube
    G01548419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. If equipped, remove the differential pressure feedback EGR system bracket.
    Fig 13: Removing Differential Pressure Feedback EGR System Bracket
    G01548420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. If equipped, disconnect the EGR valve vacuum hose.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting EGR Valve Vacuum Hose
    G01548421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. If equipped, disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical and vacuum connections.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Electrical And Vacuum Connections
    G01548422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the throttle body adapter.
    • Remove the four bolts.
    • Remove the throttle body adapter.
    • Remove and discard the throttle body adapter gasket.
    Fig 16: Removing Throttle Body Adapter
    G01548423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
  21. Remove the two screws at the top of the fan shroud and position the fan shroud toward the engine.
  22. Install the modular engine support bracket on the engine using the generator mounting holes.
    Fig 17: Installing Modular Engine Support Bracket On Engine
    G01548424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Raise and support the vehicle.
  24. Remove the engine mount nuts.
    Fig 18: Removing Engine Mount Nuts
    G01548425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    25. CAUTION: Damage to the TSS/OSS may occur and cause transmission or torque converter operational concerns if the transmission is raised prior to removing TSS/OSS.
    CAUTION: Sensor bosses must be cleaned prior to removal and then plugged to prevent contamination from damaging internal components.
  25. If the vehicle is equipped with turbine shaft speed (TSS) and output shaft sensors (OSS), remove the sensors and install plugs in the transmission.
  26. Lower the vehicle.
  27. Raise the engine using the Heavy Duty Engine Support.
    Fig 19: Raising Engine Using Heavy Duty Engine Support
    G01548426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Raise and support the vehicle.
  29. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil bypass filter.
  30. Remove the dual converter Y-pipe. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  31. Remove the flywheel inspection plate.
    Fig 20: Removing Flywheel Inspection Plate
    G01548427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the High Lift Transmission Jack with the special tool to the transmission.
    Fig 21: Installing High Lift Transmission Jack With Special Tool To Transmission
    G01548428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    33. CAUTION: Support the transmission on the oil pan rails only or internal transmission damage can occur.
  33. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
  34. Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  35. Remove the transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 22: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts
    G01548429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Raise the transmission.
  37. Remove the bolts and partially lower the oil pan.
    Fig 23: Removing Bolts And Partially Lower Oil Pan
    G01548430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the bolts from the oil pump screen and pickup tube and let them drop into the oil pan.
    Fig 24: Removing Bolts From Oil Pump Screen
    G01548431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the rear bolt and the oil pump screen and pickup tube and let them drop into the oil pan.
    Fig 25: Removing Rear Bolt And Oil Pump Screen And Pickup Tube
    G01548432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the oil pan and the oil pan gasket from the rear of the engine.
  41. Clean the oil pan thoroughly and inspect the oil pan gasket.
    42. 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.
  42. Clean the mating surfaces for the oil pan with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
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