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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 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES .
  3. Remove the oil level indicator.
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Level Indicator
    G08337739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Loosen the 4 upper bellhousing-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).

    Fig 2: Locating Upper Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolts
    G08337740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.
  6. Remove the bolt for the transmission cooler tube bracket from the radiator support.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket Bolt
    G08337741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Locating Drain Plug
      G08337742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    Fig 5: Locating Engine Oil Filter
    G08337743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Remove the nut and the transmission cooler line bracket from the engine front cover stud bolt.

    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket And Nut
    G08337744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Detach the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.

    Fig 7: Locating Generator Wiring Harness
    G08337745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  12. Detach the starter motor wiring harness retainer from the oil pan.
    Fig 8: Locating Starter Motor Wiring Harness Retainer
    G08337746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 4 nuts and bolts and the crossmember.
    Fig 9: Locating Crossmember Nuts
    G08337747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Four Wheel Drive (4X4) vehicles 

  14. Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle. Securely strap the jack to the axle.
    Fig 10: Positioning Suitable Hydraulic Jack Under Front Axle
    G08337748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    Fig 11: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
    G08337749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
    Fig 12: Locating Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt
    G08337750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. NOTE: Front driveshaft removed for clarity only.

    Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

    Fig 13: Locating Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
    G08337751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. NOTE: Use care when lowering the front axle housing, or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.

    Lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed.

    All vehicles 

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

    Loosen the engine-to-bellhousing bolt above the starter motor 5 mm (0.19 in).

    Fig 14: Locating Engine-To-Bellhousing Bolt
    G08337752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt from below the starter motor.
    Fig 15: Locating Oil Pan-To-Bellhousing Bolt
    G08337753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Loosen the 2 LH bellhousing-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).

    Fig 16: Locating LH Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolts
    G08337754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the 2 LH bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.
    Fig 17: Locating LH Bellhousing-To-Oil Pan Bolts
    G08337755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Loosen the 2 transmission crossmember nuts.

    Fig 18: Locating Transmission Insulator And Retainer Crossmember Nuts
    G08337756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Slide the transmission rearward 5 mm (0.19 in).

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

    Remove the 4 lower engine front cover bolts.

    Fig 19: Locating Lower Engine Front Cover Bolts
    G08337757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the 16 oil pan bolts.
    Fig 20: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
    G08337758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. NOTE: LH rear shown in illustration, RH front similar.

    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.

    Fig 21: Prying Oil Pan Using Suitable Pry Tool
    G08337759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. NOTE: The generator wiring harness retainer is being removed for clearance to install the oil pan.

    Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the engine block.

    Fig 22: Locating Generator Wiring Harness Retainer
    G08337760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. 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.

    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.
  30. 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.

    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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