Oil Cooler: Installation

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If necessary, install the oil cooler outlet hose onto the oil cooler.
NOTE: In the event of catastrophic engine failure, always install a new oil cooler assembly. Foreign material cannot be removed from the oil cooler and engine damage may occur.

Using new gaskets, install the oil cooler assembly and 7 bolts.
- Tighten finger-tight.
NOTE: Failure to tighten the oil cooler nut first may result in oil cooler damage or leaks.

If equipped, install the oil cooler nut.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Tighten the 7 oil cooler bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in the illustration.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Cooler Mounting Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If necessary, install the lower oil pan. For additional information, refer to OIL PAN - LOWER .
NOTE: Remove the plugs or caps from the openings.

Connect the oil cooler outlet hose at the lower radiator hose outlet. Connect the coolant hose retainers to the upper oil pan.
NOTE: Remove the plugs or caps from the openings.

Install the oil cooler inlet hose.
NOTE: Evaluate the cooling system condition before filling the engine cooling system. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the engine.

Evaluate the cooling system condition. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Condition Evaluation in ENGINE COOLING - DIESEL ENGINES .