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Oil Pan: Removal

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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, can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground and positive cables. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. NOTE: Make sure to minimize damage to sealer foam and avoid pulling apart dash seal brackets from retainer pins. Excessive damage may allow engine noise, fumes, air or water to enter the passenger compartment.

    1. Remove the steering column dash seal nuts.
    2. Loosen the dash seal.
    3. Hand start the dash seal nuts.

    GFD715894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    GFD715211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the retainers and the radiator top shield.
    GFD716658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Install clips to support the cooling module.
    GFD716787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the oil level indicator.
    GFD716788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the following items:

    1. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
    2. Refer to: Air Cleaner .

  10. Remove the LH engine mount nut.
    GFD716789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
    GFD716666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. NOTE: Do not position the legs of the Engine Support Bar on the fenders. Instead, the legs should be positioned on the body structure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in body damage.

    Install the special tools and raise the engine 50 mm (2 inch). Install Special Service Tool: 303-639 Support Bracket, Engine., 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine.

    GFD716667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

    GT 

  14. Remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.
    GFD716775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the bolts and the subframe bracket and underbody shield assembly.
    GFD715899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Mach 1 

  16. Remove the pin type retainers.
    GFD716779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the pin type retainers.
    GFD716790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the pin type retainer and the underbody shield.
    GFD716791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Detach the oil cooler tube pin type retainer from the subframe.
    GFD716792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the bolts and disconnect the oil cooler hoses.
    GFD716793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  21. NOTE: The drain plug should be removed and installed by hand, do not use tools.

    1. Turn the oil drain plug by hand counterclockwise 120 degrees. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    2. Pull the oil drain plug out of the oil pan.
    3. After the oil has drained, push the oil drain plug into the oil pan.
    4. NOTE: Overtightening will damage the oil drain plug and possibly the oil pan.

      Turn the oil drain plug by hand clockwise 120 degrees.

    GFD716614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. NOTE: GT vehicle shown, Mach 1 similar.

    Remove and discard the engine oil filter.

    GFD716611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
    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.

    Detach the steering column lower shaft from the lower coupling.

    1. Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
    2. Pull apart the steering column shaft from the coupling.
    3. Secure the lower shaft to the frame rail to avoid damage to the shaft.

    GFD715900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the oil pan.
    GFD716794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the nut and the wiring harness bracket.
    2. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the oil pan.
    GFD716795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Unlatch the retainer and position the coolant hose aside.
    GFD716796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. If equipped, detach the wiring harness retainer from the stud bolt.
    2. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the stud bolt.
    GFD716797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainers.
    GFD716216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Detach the brake tube retainers from the subframe.
    GFD716217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove the bolts from the support bar on the front of the subframe.
    GFD716218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. If equipped, remove the RH and LH front height sensors. Refer to: Front Suspension Height Sensor .
  32. Remove the fasteners and the RH deflector shield.
    GFD716224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Using an adjustable stand, support the subframe. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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  34. Mark the position of the front subframe for reference during installation.
    GFD716226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Mark the position of the rear subframe for reference during installation.
    GFD716227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove and discard the rear subframe bolts.
    GFD716799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Remove and discard the front subframe nuts.
    GFD716800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

  38. Remove the transmission cooling tube nut and bracket from the flexplate inspection cover stud bolt.
    GFD716683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove the transmission cooling tube bracket nut and position the bracket and tubes aside.
    GFD716684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  40. Using an adjustable stand, lower the subframe 102 mm (4.0 in). Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD716801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Remove the bolts, stud bolts and the oil pan.
    GFD716802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Remove and discard the oil pan gasket.
    GFD716803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Remove and discard the oil pump pickup seal.
    GFD716804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths.

    Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    GFD716805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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