Upper 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 enter the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Refer to: Flexplate .
- Refer to: Oil Cooler .
- Refer to: Lower Oil Pan .
- Remove the nut and position aside the transmission cooler tubes.
- Remove the nut for the engine wire harness.
- Remove the nuts from the front of the engine and position the engine wire harness aside.
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NOTE: Constantly check the clearance between the upper intake manifold and the body.
Using an adjustable stand, raise the engine. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
- Install a suitable tool between the engine mount and the frame.
- Lower the engine and remove the adjustable stand. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
- Remove the bolts and the upper oil pan.
- Remove and discard the press-in-place gaskets.
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean 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. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
Material: Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B