Oil Pan: Installation

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1. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

   Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 engine front cover-to-cylinder block joint areas on the sealing surface of the oil pan.

   Fig 1: Locating Engine Front Cover-To-Cylinder Block Joint Bead Of Motorcraft® Applying Areas

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2. NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
   NOTE: Do not expose the Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to engine oil for at least 90 minutes after installing the oil pan. Failure to follow these instructions may cause engine oil leakage.
   NOTE: The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed and the oil pan aligned to the cylinder block within 4 minutes of sealant application. Final tightening of the oil pan bolts must be carried out within 60 minutes of sealant application.
   NOTE: Do not apply Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the front edge of the oil pan, if the engine front cover is removed.

   Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone on the inside edge of the oil pan to the sealing surface of the oil pan-to-engine block and to the oil pan-to-engine front cover mating surface.

   Fig 2: Locating Bead Of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone On Oil Pan-To-Engine Block

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3. Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 crankshaft seal retainer plate-to-cylinder block joint areas on the sealing surface of the oil pan.
   Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Seal Retainer Plate-To-Cylinder Block Joint Applying Areas On Sealing Surface Of Oil Pan

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4. NOTE: The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed within 4 minutes of the start of sealant application.
   NOTE: Keep the oil pan as close as possible to the transmission while installing, then slide forward towards the engine front cover to prevent wiping off of the sealant.

   Install the oil pan and bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14 finger tight.

   Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence

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5. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

   Tighten the 2 LH bellhousing-to-engine bolts.

   • Do not torque at this time.
     Fig 5: Locating LH Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolts

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6. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

   Tighten the RH engine-to-bellhousing bolt.

   • Do not torque at this time.
     Fig 6: Locating Engine-To-Bellhousing Bolt

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7. Install and tighten the 2 LH bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.
   • Do not torque at this time.
     Fig 7: Locating LH Bellhousing-To-Oil Pan Bolts

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8. Install and tighten the RH oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt.
   • Do not torque at this time.
     Fig 8: Locating Oil Pan-To-Bellhousing Bolt

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9. Laterally align the oil pan to the block. Make sure the oil pan is flush with the block at these 2 points.
   Fig 9: Locating Oil Pan With Block At Points

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10. Tighten bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14 in the sequence shown to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
    Fig 10: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence

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11. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Install the 4 lower engine front cover bolts finger tight.

    Fig 11: Locating Lower Engine Front Cover Bolts

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12. Install the remaining oil pan bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Tighten bolts 1-9 and 11-14 to 20 Nm (177 lb-in), then rotate an additional 45 degrees.
    • Tighten bolts 15 and 16 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in), then rotate an additional 45 degrees.
    • Tighten bolt 10 to 20 Nm (177 lb-in), then rotate an additional 90 degrees.
      Fig 12: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence

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13. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Tighten the 4 lower engine front cover bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    Fig 13: Locating Lower Engine Front Cover Bolts

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14. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Tighten the 2 LH bellhousing-to-engine bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    Fig 14: Locating LH Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolts

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15. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Tighten the RH engine-to-bellhousing bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    Fig 15: Locating Engine-To-Bellhousing Bolt

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16. Tighten the 2 LH bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 16: Locating LH Bellhousing-To-Oil Pan Bolts

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17. Tighten the RH oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 17: Locating Oil Pan-To-Bellhousing Bolt

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18. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Tighten the 2 transmission crossmember nuts to 103 Nm (75 lb-ft).

    Fig 18: Locating Transmission Crossmember Nuts

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19. Attach the generator wiring harness retainer to the engine block.
    Fig 19: Locating Generator Wiring Harness Retainer

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    Four Wheel Drive (4X4) vehicles 

20. NOTE: Use care when positioning the front axle housing, or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.

    Raise the front axle carrier into position.

21. Install the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 20: Locating Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt

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22. Install the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 21: Locating Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt

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23. Install the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 22: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt

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24. Position the crossmember and install the 4 nuts and bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 23: Locating Crossmember Nuts

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25. Attach the starter motor wiring harness retainer to the oil pan.
    Fig 24: Locating Starter Motor Wiring Harness Retainer

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26. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
27. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Attach the generator wiring harness to the engine front cover.

    Fig 25: Locating Generator Wiring Harness

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28. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Install the transmission cooler line bracket and nut to the engine front cover stud bolt.

    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 26: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket And Nut

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29. NOTE: Do not lubricate the engine oil filter gasket.

    Install a new engine oil filter.

    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
      Fig 27: Locating Engine Oil Filter

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30. Position the transmission cooler tube bracket to the radiator support and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 28: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket Bolt

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31. If equipped, install the skid plate and the bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
32. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Tighten the 4 upper bellhousing-to-engine bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

    Fig 29: Locating Upper Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolts

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33. Install the oil level indicator.
    Fig 30: Locating Oil Level Indicator

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34. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
35. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES .