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Oil Pan: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

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 build 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 

    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.
  1. 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.
      Fig 1: Identifying RTV Silicone Applying Area
      G06074374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed within 4 minutes of the start of sealant application.
  3. 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.
      Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan And Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06062570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Align the oil pan to the cylinder block and the 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.
      Fig 3: Aligning Oil Pan Flush With Rear Of Cylinder Block Areas
      G06062571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14 in the sequence shown in illustration to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
    Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan And Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G06062570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. 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).
      Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pan And Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06062573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. 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).
      Fig 6: Locating A/C Compressor Nut And Stud
      G06062376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the Alignment Pins.
    Fig 7: Identifying Alignment Pins
    G06074606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
      Fig 8: Identifying RTV Silicone Applying Area
      G06061993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.
  12. Install the engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20.
    • Tighten in sequence to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06062616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the Alignment Pins.
    Fig 10: Identifying Alignment Pins
    G06061995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
    Fig 11: Locating Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
    G06061996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the engine mount bracket and the 3 bolts.
  16. 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.
  17. Install the remaining engine front cover bolts. Tighten all of the engine front cover bolts and engine mount bracket bolts in the sequence shown in illustration 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).
      Fig 12: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06061998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. 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.
  19. Install the engine mount studs in the following sequence.
    1. Clean the front cover engine mount stud holes with pressurized air to remove any foreign material.
    2. Clean all the thread sealer from the engine mount studs (old and new studs).
    3. Apply new Threadlock and Sealer to the engine mount stud threads.
    4. Install the 2 engine mount studs.
      • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
        Fig 13: Locating Engine Mount Studs
        G06061984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the engine mount bracket and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
      Fig 14: Locating Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
      G06061983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the crankshaft front seal bore in the engine front cover.
    Fig 15: Identifying Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer And Front Crankshaft Installer
    G06061945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer and Front Crankshaft Seal Installer, install a new crankshaft front seal.
  23. NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil.
    Fig 16: Identifying Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer And Front Cover Oil Seal Installer
    G06061939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer and Front Cover Oil Seal Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.
  25. 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.
      Fig 17: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Washer And Bolt
      G06062017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. 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) seal installation similar.
    Fig 18: Identifying VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer And Handle
    G06061920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Using the VCT  Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new VCT  solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
  28. 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.
    Fig 19: Applying RTV Silicone To Engine Front Cover-To-RH Cylinder Head Joints
    G06061930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Apply a 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-RH cylinder head joints.

    Early build vehicles 

  30. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the bolt and 10 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 20: Identifying RH Valve Cover Stud Bolts Tightening Sequence (Early Build Vehicles)
      G06073749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Late build vehicles 

  31. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the 9 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 21: Identifying RH Valve Cover Stud Bolts Tightening Sequence (Late Build Vehicles)
      G06252331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  32. 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.
    Fig 22: Applying RTV Silicone To Engine Front Cover
    G06061921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Apply a 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-LH cylinder head joints.

    Early build vehicles 

  34. Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and tighten the 11 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 23: Identifying LH Valve Cover Stud Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06061922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Late build vehicles 

  35. 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).
      Fig 24: Identifying LH Valve Cover Stud Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06252334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  36. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
  37. Install the 6 coil-on-plug assemblies and the 6 bolts.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
      Fig 25: Locating Coil-On-Plugs Bolts
      G06062252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the LH cylinder block drain plug.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) plus an additional 180 degrees.
      Fig 26: Locating LH Cylinder Block Drain Plug
      G06062305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Install the RH cylinder block drain plug or, if equipped, the block heater.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 27: Locating RH Cylinder Block Drain Plug
      G06062308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles 

  40. Using a new gasket, install the RH catalytic converter and 4 new nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 28: Locating RH Catalytic Converter Nuts
      G06269875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  41. Using a new gasket, install the LH catalytic converter and 4 new nuts (3 shown in illustration).
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 29: Locating LH Catalytic Converter Nuts
      G06062304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
      Fig 30: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
      G06062657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Install the power steering pump and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 31: Locating Power Steering Pump And Bolts
      G06501343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
  45. Connect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    Fig 32: Locating LH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    G06062251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Connect the LH camshaft VCT  solenoid electrical connector.
    Fig 33: Locating LH VCT Solenoid Electrical Connector
    G06062250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Connect the LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
    Fig 34: Locating LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06062302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
  49. Connect the 3 RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    Fig 35: Locating RH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    G06062249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Connect the RH VCT  solenoid electrical connector.
    Fig 36: Locating RH Variable Camshaft Timing Solenoid Electrical Connector
    G06062248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    FWD vehicles 

  51. Connect the RH CMS  electrical connector.
    Fig 37: Locating RH Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06062161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  52. Connect the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
    Fig 38: Locating PSP Switch Electrical Connector
    G06501332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. 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.
  54. Using new gaskets, install the upper intake manifold and the 6 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 39: Identifying Upper Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06500974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Install the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 40: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket Bolt
      G06062244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 41: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06501328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Connect the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector.
    Fig 42: Locating Throttle Body Electrical Connector
    G06062242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  58. Connect the PCV hose to the PCV valve.
    Fig 43: Locating PCV Hose
    G06062361Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. If equipped, position the engine block heater harness on the engine and attach all of the harness retainers.
    • Connect the engine block heater electrical connector and install the heat shield.
      Fig 44: Locating Heat Shield
      G06062307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, remove the engine from the stand.
    Fig 45: Identifying Heavy Duty Floor Crane And Spreader Bar
    G06501264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  61. Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
    Fig 46: Locating Crankshaft Sensor Ring
    G06062359Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  62. Install the flexplate and the 8 bolts.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
      Fig 47: Locating Flexplate Bolts
      G06062358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. Install the engine in the vehicle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE .