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Oil Pan: Removal

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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, may cause engine failure.

All vehicles 

    NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
    2. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, REFER to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    3. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Level Indicator
    G07958783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the oil level indicator.
  4. Release the 4 fasteners and remove the splash shield.
    Fig 2: Locating Splash Shield And Fasteners
    G07410085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
    Fig 3: Locating Lower Air Deflector And Pushpins
    G07411516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, turn the 4 quarter-turn retainers, detach the 8 pushpins and remove the lower air deflector.
  6. If equipped, Remove the 4 bolts and the skid plate.
  7. Remove the front air dam. For additional information, refer to the Front End Body Panels - Exploded View in FRONT END BODY PANELS .
    8. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
    NOTE: Only one wire harness retainer and one electrical connector shown in illustration, others similar.
  8. Disconnect the 2 HO2S electrical connectors.
    • Disconnect the 2 HO2S electrical connector retainers.
    • If equipped, disconnect the 5 transmission wire harness retainers from the transfer case wire harness.
      Fig 4: Locating Transmission Wire Harness Retainers
      G07958786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
  9. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector at the LH rear of the transmission.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector retainer from the bracket at the rear of the transmission.
      Fig 5: Locating HO2S Electrical Connector
      G07958787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect the connector or damage to the connector will occur.
    NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Vehicle Harness Connector
    G06127319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the transmission vehicle harness connector by twisting the outer shell and pulling back on the connector.
    11. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
    Fig 7: Locating Upper Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolts
    G07958789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Loosen the 4 upper bellhousing-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
  12. Remove the bolt for the transmission cooler tube bracket from the radiator support.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket From Radiator Support And Bolt
    G07958790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
  13. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
      Fig 9: Locating Drain Plug
      G07958791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
  15. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, REFER to STARTING SYSTEM .
    16. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
    Fig 10: Locating Starter Motor Wiring Harness Retainer From Oil Pan
    G07407002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Detach the starter motor wiring harness retainer from the oil pan.
    17. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
    Fig 11: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket And Nut
    G07410347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the nut and the transmission cooler line bracket from the engine front cover stud bolt.
    18. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
    Fig 12: Locating Generator Wiring Harness From Engine Front Cover
    G07407004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Detach the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.
  19. Remove the 4 nuts and bolts and the crossmember.
    Fig 13: Locating Crossmember Nuts And Bolts
    G06454972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Four Wheel Drive (4X4) vehicles 

  20. Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle. Securely strap the axle to the jack.
    Fig 14: Positioning Suitable Hydraulic Jack Under Front Axle
    G06126415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    Fig 15: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
    G06126416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
    Fig 16: Locating Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt
    G06126417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. NOTE: Front driveshaft removed for clarity only.
    Fig 17: Locating Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
    G06126418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    24. NOTE: Use care when lowering the front axle housing, or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.
  24. Lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed.

    All vehicles 

    25. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
    Fig 18: Locating Engine-To-Bellhousing Bolt
    G07958800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Loosen the engine-to-bellhousing bolt above the starter motor 5 mm (0.19 in).
  26. Remove the oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt from below the starter motor.
    Fig 19: Locating Oil Pan-To-Bellhousing Bolt
    G07958801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    27. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
    Fig 20: Locating LH Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolts
    G07958802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Loosen the 2 LH bellhousing-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
  28. Remove the 2 LH bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.
    Fig 21: Locating LH Bellhousing-To-Oil Pan Bolts
    G07958803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    29. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
    Fig 22: Locating Transmission Crossmember Nuts
    G06127312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Loosen the 2 transmission crossmember nuts.
    30. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
  30. Slide the transmission rearward 5 mm (0.19 in).
    31. NOTE: This step does not apply if the front engine cover is removed.
    Fig 23: Locating Lower Engine Front Cover Bolts
    G07958805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the 4 lower engine front cover bolts.
  32. Remove the 16 oil pan bolts.
    Fig 24: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
    G07958806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    33. NOTE: LH rear shown in illustration, RH front similar.
    Fig 25: Prying Oil Pan
    G07958807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Using a suitable pry tool, locate the 2 pry pads at the LH and RH sides of the oil pan and pry the oil pan loose and remove.
    34. NOTE: The generator wiring harness retainer is being removed for clearance to install the oil pan.
    Fig 26: Locating Generator Wiring Harness Retainer
    G07958808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the engine block.
    35. NOTE: Only use a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the oil pan. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths.
  35. Clean the engine oil pan using a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15, 000 RPM.
    • Thoroughly wash the oil pan to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
    36. NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the cylinder block and engine front cover sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.
  36. Clean the sealing surfaces of the cylinder block and engine front cover in the following sequence.
    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
    2. Apply silicone gasket remover and allow to set for several minutes.
    3. Remove the silicone gasket remover. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    4. Apply metal surface prep to remove any remaining traces of oil and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
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