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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.

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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.

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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.
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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 1: Identifying Oil Pan And Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G07958812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
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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.
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  7. Install and tighten the 2 LH bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.
    • Do not torque at this time.
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  8. Install and tighten the RH oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt.
    • Do not torque at this time.
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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 2: Locating Oil Pan Seal
    G07958817Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Tighten bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14 in the sequence shown below to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G07958812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Install the 4 lower engine front cover bolts finger tight.

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  12. Install the remaining oil pan bolts and tighten in the sequence shown below.
    • 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 4: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G07958820Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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).

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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).

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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).

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  16. Tighten the 2 LH bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
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  17. Tighten the RH oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
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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 5: Locating Transmission Crossmember Nuts
    G06127312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Attach the generator wiring harness retainer to the engine block.
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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 6: Locating Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
      G06126418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 7: Locating Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt
      G06126417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
      G06126416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  24. Position the crossmember and install the 4 nuts and bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
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  25. Attach the starter motor wiring harness retainer to the oil pan.
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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.

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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).
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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.
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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).
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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 9: Locating Upper Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolts
    G07958789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the 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, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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