Oil Pan: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a 2.5 mm (0.1 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan. Position the oil pan and install the bolts finger tight.
- Install the engine front cover-to-oil pan bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Tighten the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Attach the wiring harness retainers to the engine front cover.
- Slide the transmission forward and tighten the 7 transmission-to-cylinder block bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install the 4 transmission-to-oil pan bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Install the transmission bracket-to-transmission bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Lower the engine and remove the special tools.
- Install the engine support insulator nuts.
- Tighten to 102 Nm (75 lb-ft).
- Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube in this article.
- Install the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
- Install a new oil filter.
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
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.
NOTE:
If not secured 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. Observe all warnings and cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
If necessary, lift the rear of the transmission to install the oil pan.