Oil Pan - Four Wheel Drive (4WD): 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.

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 old 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.

Thoroughly clean the oil pan and the old sealer from all gasket surfaces. Thoroughly clean all exposed areas with metal surface cleaner. Thoroughly clean the transmission bell housing area. Clean and inspect the oil inlet tube.

CAUTION: The thickness of the sealant must be between 4-6 mm (0.16-0.23 inch) or oil leaks could occur.

NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.

Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket & Sealant

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Apply a 4.0-6.0 mm (0.16-0.23 inch) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the junction of the rear main bearing cap and the cylinder block, and to the junction of the front cover assembly and cylinder block.
Position the oil pan gasket to the oil pan by aligning the fastener holes and securing the gasket with the gasket clips.

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pan Gasket
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NOTE: Make sure the fasteners are clean and dry prior to installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts

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Install the oil pan and bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Raise the front axle into place and install the 3 front axle mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Locating Axle Housing Mounting Bolts
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- Tighten to 66 Nm (49 lb-ft).
Remove the jack.

Fig 5: Securing Front Axle Housing To Suitable Jack
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CAUTION: Remove the tape applied during removal.

Fig 6: Locating Driveshaft Bolts

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Align the index marks and install new front driveshaft straps and bolts.
- Tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).
Install the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flywheel or Flexplate in this article.
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.