Oil Pan: Installation

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1. Install a new oil pan gasket.

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2. Install a new oil pump pickup seal and lubricate with clean engine oil.

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

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4. 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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5. Using an adjustable stand, raise the subframe. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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   10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

6. Install the transmission cooling tube bracket and nut.

   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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7. Install the transmission cooling tube bracket and nut.

   Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

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8. Install the new front subframe nuts loosely.

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9. • Use a suitable alignment tool with a 15 mm (0.59 in) OD shaft that is long enough to go through the subframe and body.
   • Align the subframe to the alignment marks made during removal.
   • Install the new rear subframe bolts loosely.

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10. Tighten the rear subframe bolts in a cross pattern.

    Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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11. Tighten the front subframe nuts in a cross pattern.

    Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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

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13. Install the RH deflector shield and the fasteners.

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14. If equipped, install the RH and LH front height sensors. Refer to: Front Suspension Height Sensor .
15. Install the bolts in the support bar.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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16. Attach the brake line retainers to the subframe.

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17. Attach the EPAS wiring harness pin-type retainers.

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18. 1. If equipped, attach the wiring harness retainer to the stud bolt.
    2. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the stud bolt.

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19. Position the coolant hose and latch the retainer.

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20. • Install the wiring harness bracket and the nut.

      Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

    • Attach the wiring harness retainers to the oil pan.

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21. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the oil pan.

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22. WARNING: DO NOT hammer, pry or force steering column and column shafts during installation or removal. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.
    WARNING: DO NOT attempt to remove or install the steering column lower u-joint at the steering gear without first loosening the steering column dash seal and fasteners. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.
    1. Connect the steering column shaft to the steering gear universal joint.
    2. Install the new steering column shaft bolt.

       Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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23. Inspect the steering column lower shaft. Refer to: Steering Column Collapsed Check .
24. NOTE: GT vehicle shown, Mach 1 similar.
    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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    GT 

25. Install the subframe bracket and underbody shield assembly and the bolts.

    Torque: Bracket bolts: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm) Underbody shield bolt: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

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26. Install the underbody shield and the fasteners.

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27. Connect the oil cooler hoses and install the bolts.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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28. Attach the oil cooler tube pin type retainer to the subframe.

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29. 1. Position the underbody shield and install the pin type retainer.
    2. Install the bolts.

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30. Install the pin type retainers.

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31. Install the pin type retainers.

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32. Install the front wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
33. • Using the special tools, lower the engine onto the engine mounts.
    • Remove Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine., 303-639 Support Bracket, Engine.

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34. Install the RH engine mount nut.

    Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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35. Install the LH engine mount nut.

    Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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36. Install the following items:
    1. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
    2. Refer to: Intake Manifold .

37. Install the oil level indicator.

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38. Remove the clips.

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39. Install the radiator top shield and the retainers.

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40. Remove the holding device.

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41. 1. Position the steering column dash seal.
    2. Tighten the steering column dash seal nuts.

       Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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42. Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
43. Connect the battery ground and positive cables. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
44. Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .