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Oil Pan: Removal

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4x2/4x4 

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.

  1. 1.

    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

  1. 2.

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

  1. 3.

    Remove the oil level indicator.
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  1. 4.

    • If equipped, remove the bolts.
    • Release the retainer and remove the transmission housing cover.
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  1. 5.

    NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.
    • If equipped, remove the pin-type retainers.
    • Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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  1. 6.

    NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

    If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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  1. 7.

    If equipped, detach the transfer case vent tube retainer and position aside.
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  1. 8.

    Loosen the transmission bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
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  1. 9.

    Remove the bolt for the transmission cooler tube brackets from the radiator support.
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  1. 10.

    • Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    • Install the oil pan drain plug.

      Torque

      : 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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  1. 11.

    Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
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  1. 12.

    Remove the wiring harness retainer from the oil pan.
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  1. 13.

    Remove the nut and position the transmission cooler tube bracket and wiring harness aside.
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  1. 14.

    Disconnect the generator wiring from the engine front cover.
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  1. 15.

    Remove the starter motor. Refer to: STARTER MOTOR

  1. 16.

    Remove the nuts, bolts and the crossmember.
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4x4 

  1. 17.

    Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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  1. 18.

    Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
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  1. 19.

    Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
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  1. 20.

    Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
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  1. 21.

    Using an adjustable stand, lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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4x2/4x4 

  1. 22.

    Loosen the engine bolt 5 mm (0.19 in).
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  1. 23.

    Remove the engine bolt.
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  1. 24.

    Loosen the transmission bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
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  1. 25.

    Remove the transmission bolts.
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  1. 26.

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

    Loosen the 2 transmission crossmember nuts.

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  1. 27.

    Remove the engine front cover bolts.
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  1. 28.

    Separate the engine and transmission 5 mm (0.19 in).
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  1. 29.

    Remove the oil pan bolts.
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  1. 30.

    Using a pry tool on the pry pads shown, remove the oil pan.
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  1. 31.

    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.

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  1. 32.

    NOTE: Only use a 3M™ Roloc ® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15, 000 RPM, 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.
    • Make sure that the mating faces of the oil pan are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

      Material

      : Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

      Material

      : Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

      Material

      : Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B

    • Thoroughly wash the oil pan to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
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  1. 33.

    NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc ® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces of the engine block. 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.

    Make sure that the mating faces of the engine block are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material

    : Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

    Material

    : Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    Material

    : Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B

GFD39730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 34.

    NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc ® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces of the engine block. 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.

    Make sure that the mating faces of the engine front cover are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material

    : Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

    Material

    : Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    Material

    : Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B

GFD39731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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