Oil Pan: Installation

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4x2/4x4

1.

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

: Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

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2.

NOTE: The oil pan and the 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.

Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the oil pan.

Material

: Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

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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.
Material

: Motorcraft ® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

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4.

NOTE: The oil pan and the 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 bolts finger tight.

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5.

NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

Draw the transmission and engine together using the bolts.

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6.

NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

Install the transmission bolts.

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7.

NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

Install the transmission bolt.

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8.

Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence.
Torque

: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

Fig 1: Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence

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9.

Install the engine front cover bolts finger tight.

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10.

Install the remaining oil pan bolts and tighten in sequence shown.
Torque

: Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 through 14 to: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm) Stage 2: Tighten bolt 10 an additional: 90 ° Stage 3: Tighten bolts 15 and 16 to: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 2: Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence

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11.

Tighten the engine front cover bolts.
Torque

: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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12.

Tighten the transmission bolts.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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13.

Tighten the transmission bolts.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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14.

Tighten the engine bolts.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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15.

NOTE: Only use hand tools when installing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

Tighten the 2 transmission crossmember nuts.

Torque

: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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16.

Attach the generator wiring harness retainer to the engine block.

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4x4

17.

Using an adjustable stand, raise the front axle carrier into position. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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18.

Install the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
Torque

: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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19.

Install the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
Torque

: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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20.

Install the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
Torque

: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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21.

Remove the adjustable stand. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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4x2/4x4

22.

Install the crossmember, bolts and the nuts.
Torque

: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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23.

Install the starter motor. Refer to: STARTER MOTOR .

24.

Connect the generator wiring to the engine front cover.

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25.

Position the wiring harness and transmission cooler tube bracket and install the nut.
Torque

: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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26.

Install the wiring harness retainer in the oil pan.

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27.

NOTE: Do not lubricate the engine oil filter gasket.

Install the new engine oil filter.

Torque

: Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm) Stage 2: 180 °

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28.

Position the transmission cooler tube brackets to the radiator support and install the bolt.
Torque

: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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29.

Tighten the transmission bolts.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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30.

If equipped, attach the transfer case vent tube retainer.

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31.

If equipped, install the skid plate and the bolts.
Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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32.
- If equipped, install the underbody shield and bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- Install the pin-type retainers.

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33.
- If equipped, install the transmission housing cover and attach the retainer.
- Install the bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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34.

Install the oil level indicator.

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35.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

36.

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.

Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .

Material

: Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-QSP (WSS-M2C945-A)

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