Oil Pan: Installation

4x2/4x4 

1. 1.
   
   
   NOTE: If the oil pan is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage. If this timing cannot be met, tighten fasteners 7, 8, 9 and 10 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) within 5 minutes of applying the sealer and final torque all of the fasteners within 1 hour of applying the sealer.
   NOTE: If the engine front cover has been removed, it is only necessary to apply sealant to the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate-to-cylinder block sealing surfaces.

   Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate-to-cylinder block sealing surfaces and the engine front cover-to-cylinder block sealing surfaces.

   Material

   : Silicone Gasket and Sealant / TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4)

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1. 2.
   
   
   NOTE: Fastener locations 7, 13 and 16 are stud bolts.

   Using a new gasket, install the oil pan and the bolts.

   Torque:

   Stage 1: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

   Stage 2: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

   Stage 3: 45°

Fig 1: Oil Pan Tightening Sequence

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1. 3.
   
   

   1. 1.
      
      Attach the wiring harness retainer to the oil pan stud bolt.

   1. 2.
      
      Install the nut.

      Torque

      : 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

   1. 3.
      
      Slide the wiring harness retainer onto the engine front cover stud bolt.

   1. 4.
      
      Attach the wiring harness retainer to the oil pan.

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1. 4.
   
   Position the transmission cooler tubes and install the nut.

   Torque

   : 115 lb.in (13 Nm)

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1. 5.
   
   Position the transmission cooler tubes and install the bolt.

   Torque

   : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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4x4 

1. 6.
   
   Using an adjustable stand, raise the front axle carrier into position.

   Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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1. 7.
   
   Install the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

   Torque

   : 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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1. 8.
   
   Install the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.

   Torque

   : 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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1. 9.
   
   Install the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

   Torque

   : 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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1. 10.
   
   Remove the adjustable stand.

   Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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4x2/4x4 

1. 11.
   
   Remove and discard the engine oil filter.

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1. 12.
   
   
   NOTE: Do not lubricate the O-ring seal.

   Install a new oil filter.

   Torque:

   Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

   Stage 2: 180°

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1. 13.
   
   Install the crossmember, bolts and the nuts.

   Torque

   : 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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1. 14.
   
   If equipped, install the skid plate and bolts.

   Torque

   : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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1. 15.
   
   If equipped, install the underbody shield and fasteners.

   Torque

   : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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1. 16.
   
   If equipped, install the underbody shield and fasteners.

   Torque

   : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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1. 17.
   
   If equipped, install the skid plate and bolts.

   Torque

   : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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1. 18.
   
   Install the oil level indicator.

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1. 19.
   
   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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1. 20.
   
   Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .