Oil Pan: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
4x2/4x4
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Remove the oil level indicator.
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NOTE: If equipped.
Remove the bolts and the skid plate.
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NOTE: If equipped.
Remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.
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NOTE: If equipped.
Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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NOTE: If equipped.
Remove the bolts and the skid plate.
- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts.
- Allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.
- Remove the nuts, bolts and the crossmember.
- Remove the following items:
- Transmission fluid cooler. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS)/3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS)/5.0L 32V Ti-VCT .
- Engine oil cooler. Refer to: Oil Cooler .
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NOTE: The drain plug should be removed and installed by hand, do not use tools.
- Turn the oil drain plug by hand counterclockwise 120 degrees. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Pull the oil drain plug out of the oil pan.
- After the oil has drained, push the oil drain plug into the oil pan.
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NOTE: Overtightening will damage the oil drain plug and possibly the oil pan.
Turn the oil drain plug by hand clockwise 120 degrees.
4x4
- Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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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).
Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
- Separate the steering column shaft U-joint from the steering gear.
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- Remove the steering gear boot.
- Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
- Remove and discard the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
- Remove and discard the axle shaft housing carrier bushing nut and the bolt.
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NOTE: After loosening the bolt, it may be necessary to reposition the axle assembly to prevent interference with the steering components when removing the bolt.
Remove and discard the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing nut and the bolt.
- Using an adjustable stand, lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
4x2/4x4
- Disconnect the coolant hose quick release couplings.
- Remove the transmission-to-engine bolt and transmission cooler tube support bracket.
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- Remove the nut.
- Detach the wiring harness retainer.
- Remove the nut and position the coolant tube and wiring harness brackets aside.
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- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
- Remove the bolts, stud bolts and the oil pan.
- Remove and discard the oil pan gasket.
- Remove and discard the oil pump pickup seal.
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or othe r 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.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .