Oil Pan: Material
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ITEM SPECIFICATION TABLE
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone TA-357 | WSE-M4G323-A6 |
| Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep ZC-31-A | - |
| Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent | WSS-M2C930-A |
| Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30 | - |
| Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 | WSK-M2G351-A5 |
NOTE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
NOTE:
Early build engines have 11 fastener valve covers, late built engines have 9 fastener valve covers. Do not attempt to install bolts in the 2 empty late build valve cover holes or damage to the valve cover will occur.
All vehicles
- Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the oil pan.
- Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 crankshaft seal retainer plate-to-cylinder block joint areas on the sealing surface of the oil pan.
NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.NOTE: The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed and the oil pan aligned to the cylinder block and A/C compressor within 4 minutes of sealant application. Final tightening of the oil pan bolts must be carried out within 60 minutes of sealant application. - Install the oil pan and bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in illustration to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
- Loosen the bolts 180 degrees.
NOTE: The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed within 4 minutes of the start of sealant application. - Align the oil pan to the cylinder block and A/C compressor.
- Position the oil pan so the mounting boss is against the A/C compressor and using a straightedge, align the oil pan flush with the rear of the cylinder block at the 2 areas shown in illustration below.
- Tighten bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14 in the sequence shown in illustration below, to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
- Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten all the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten the large bolts (1-14) to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Tighten the small bolts (15 and 16) to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the A/C compressor mounting stud and nut.
- Tighten the stud to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) and the nut to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the Alignment Pins.
- Apply a 3.0 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces including the 3 engine mount bracket bosses.
- Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the oil pan-to-cylinder block joint and the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joint areas of the engine front cover in 5 places as indicated.
NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.NOTE: The engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20 must be installed within 4 minutes of the initial sealant application. The remainder of the engine front cover bolts and the engine mount bracket bolts must be installed and tightened within 35 minutes of the initial sealant application. If the time limits are exceeded, the sealant must be removed, the sealing area cleaned and sealant reapplied. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage. - Install the engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20.
- Tighten in sequence to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
NOTE: Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block. - Remove the Alignment Pins.
- Install the engine mount bracket and the 3 bolts.NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
- Install the remaining engine front cover bolts. Tighten all the engine front cover bolts and engine mount bracket bolts in the sequence shown in illustration below in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) and bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) and bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
NOTE: Do not expose the Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to engine oil for at least 90 minutes after installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow this instruction may cause oil leakage. - Install the engine mount studs in the following sequence.
- Clean the front cover engine mount stud holes with pressurized air to remove any foreign material.
- Clean all the thread sealer from the engine mount studs (old and new studs).
- Apply new Threadlock and Sealer to the engine mount stud threads.
- Install the 2 engine mount studs.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
NOTE: The thread sealer on the engine mount studs (including new engine mount studs if applicable) must be cleaned off with a wire brush and new Threadlock and Sealer applied prior to installing the engine mount studs. Failure to follow this procedure may result in damage to the engine mount studs or engine. - Install the engine mount bracket and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Using the Front Crankshaft Seal Installer and Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install a new crankshaft front seal.NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the crankshaft front seal bore in the engine front cover.
- Using the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer and Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil.
- Using the Strap Wrench, install the crankshaft pulley washer and new bolt and tighten in 4 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 (lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Using the VCT
Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new VCT
solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.NOTE: Spark plug tube seal installation shown in illustration, Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid seal installation similar.
- Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-RH cylinder head joints.NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Early build vehicles
- Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover, bolt and the 10 stud bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Late build vehicles
- Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the 9 stud bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
All vehicles
- Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-LH cylinder head joints.NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
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Early build vehicles
- Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and 11 stud bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Late build vehicles
- Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 9 stud bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
All vehicles
- Install the wiring harness retaining bracket and the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
- Install the 6 coil-on-plug assemblies and the 6 bolts.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar. - Install the LH cylinder block drain plug.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) plus an additional 180 degrees.
- Install the RH cylinder block drain plug or, if equipped, the block heater.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles
- Using a new gasket, install the RH catalytic converter and 4 new nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
All vehicles
- Using a new gasket, install the LH catalytic converter and 4 new nuts (3 shown in illustration).
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
- Install the power steering pump and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) hose bracket and nut.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Attach the PSP hose retainer to the engine lifting eye.
- Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
- Connect the LH camshaft VCT solenoid electrical connector.
- Connect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
- Connect the LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
- Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
- Connect the 3 RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
- Connect the RH VCT
solenoid electrical connector.
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FWD vehicles
- Connect the RH CMS
electrical connector.
All vehicles
- Connect the PSP switch electrical connector.
- Using new gaskets, install the upper intake manifold and the 6 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage. - Install the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Attach the wiring harness retainers to the upper intake manifold.
- Connect the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector.
- Connect the PCV hose to the PCV valve.
- If equipped, position the block heater wiring harness onto the engine.
- Attach the block heater wiring harness retainer to the power steering reservoir hose and the PSP hose.
- If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector and install the heat shield.
- If equipped, attach the block heater wiring harness retainer to the upper intake manifold.
- Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, remove the engine from the stand.
- Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
- Install the flexplate and the 8 bolts.
- Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
- Install the engine in the vehicle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE .