Oil Pan: Installation

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4x2/4x4

Install a new oil pan gasket.

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

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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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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. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connectors.
2. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
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1. Install the nut.
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
2. Attach the wiring harness retainer.
3. Position the coolant tube and wiring harness brackets and install the nut.
  Torque: 115 lb.in (13 Nm)
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Install the transmission cooler tube support bracket and the transmission-to-engine bolt.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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Connect the coolant hose quick release couplings.

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4x4
Using an adjustable stand, raise the front axle carrier into position. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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NOTE: It may be necessary to reposition the axle assembly to prevent interference with the steering components when installing the bolt.

Install the new upper front axle carrier mounting bushing nut and the bolt finger tight.

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Install the new axle shaft housing carrier mounting bushing nut and the bolt finger tight.

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Install the new lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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Tighten the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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Tighten the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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

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Install the steering gear boot.

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1. Position back the steering column shaft U-joint to the steering gear.
2. WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
  
  Install a new steering column shaft bolt.
  
  Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Remove the holding device from the steering wheel.

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4x2/4x4
Install the following items:
1. Engine oil cooler. Refer to: Oil Cooler .
2. Transmission fluid cooler. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS)/3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS)/5.0L 32V Ti-VCT .
Install the crossmember, bolts and the nuts.
Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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Position the stabilizer bar and install the new nuts.
Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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NOTE: If equipped.

Install the skid plate and bolts.

Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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NOTE: If equipped.

Install the underbody shield and the bolts.

Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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If equipped, install the underbody shield and fasteners.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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If equipped, install the skid plate and bolts.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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Install the oil level indicator.

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Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .

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