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Oil Pan: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - GASOLINE ENGINES .
  4. Remove the Throttle Body (TB) spacer. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 6.8L (3V) .
  5. Install the Engine Support Bar, Support Hook and Engine Support Bracket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support Bar, Support Hook And Engine Support Bracket
    G06126476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Drain the engine oil.
  7. Remove and discard the oil filter.
    Fig 2: Locating Oil Filter
    G08597643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. If equipped, remove the threaded insert and position the engine oil cooler aside.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Oil Cooler
    G06773484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the nut, the transmission auxiliary fluid cooler tube support bracket and the starter wiring harness support bracket from the engine front cover stud bolt.
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Auxiliary Fluid Cooler Tube And Starter Wiring Harness Support Bracket Mounting Nut
    G06772787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Detach the fuel supply tube and the fuel vapor tube from the position retainer at the rear of the engine.
    Fig 5: Locating Fuel Supply Tube And Fuel Vapor Tube From Retainer
    G06779413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: Failure to replace the transmission support insulator nuts may result in transmission support insulator damage.
    NOTE: The transmission support insulator studs may come out of the insulator while removing the nuts. Install new transmission support insulator studs (part number W790019) if the studs come out of the insulator.

    Remove and discard the 2 transmission support insulator-to-crossmember nuts.

    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Support Insulator-To-Crossmember Nuts
    G06140674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. If equipped, remove the bolts and the skidplate.
    Fig 7: Locating Skidplate Mounting Bolts
    G06773489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. NOTE: Some vehicles are equipped with a catalytic converter delete pipe instead of a catalytic converter.

    Remove and discard the 2 exhaust Y-pipe flange bolts and nuts.

    Fig 8: Locating Exhaust Y-Pipe Flange Bolt And Nut
    G06773490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. NOTE: The engine support insulator nuts must be discarded and new nuts installed, or damage to the vehicle or engine support insulator may occur.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator nuts or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.

    Remove and discard the 3 LH engine support insulator nuts.

    Fig 9: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator Nuts
    G06772788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. NOTE: Failure to replace the engine support insulator nuts may result in engine support insulator damage.
    NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine support insulator nuts or damage to the engine support insulator may occur.
    NOTE: The engine support insulator studs may come out of the insulator while removing the nuts. Install new engine support insulator studs if the studs come out of the insulator.

    Remove and discard the 4 RH engine support insulator nuts.

    Fig 10: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Nuts
    G06772798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Using the Engine Support Bar, Support Hook and Engine Support Bracket, raise the engine assembly.
    Fig 11: Identifying Engine Support Bar, Support Hook And Engine Support Bracket
    G06126476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Locating Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06140638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Locating LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06773494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness retainers and route the wiring harness over the top of the transmission and out of the way.
  20. Remove the flexplate inspection cover.
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Remove the inspection cover.
      Fig 14: Identifying Flexplate Inspection Cover And Mounting Bolts
      G06775886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. NOTE: Support the transmission on the oil pan rails only or internal transmission damage can occur.

    Install a Transmission Jack and raise the transmission.

  22. Remove the 18 bolts and partially lower the oil pan.
  23. Remove the 3 bolts and position the oil pump screen and pickup tube into the oil pan.
  24. Remove the oil pan and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    • Discard the oil pan gasket.
    • Discard the oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal.
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