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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.

4x2/4x4 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  3. Remove the engine oil filter and drain the engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
  4. Remove the oil level indicator.
    GFD552598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and the skid plate.

    GFD552599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.

    GFD552600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.

    GFD552533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and the skid plate.

    GFD552534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. If equipped, remove the secondary generator. Refer to: Generator - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) .
  10. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts.

    • Allow the stabilizer bar to swing downward.

    GFD552571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the nuts, bolts and the crossmember.
    GFD552601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    4x4 

    • Remove the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.

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

    GFD552536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

    Loosen the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

    GFD552537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine mount through bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.
    NOTE: Front drive shaft removed from graphic for clarity.

    Remove and discard the LH engine mount through bolt.

    GFD552548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts, stud bolts or damage to the engine mount can occur.

    Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.

    • Remove the studs.

    GFD552546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Using an adjustable stand, raise the engine 50 mm (2 in). Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD552549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Install a 38 mm (1.5 in) X 38 mm (1.5 in) X 76 mm (3 in) wood block between the RH engine mount and the frame perch.
    GFD552602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Using the adjustable stand, lower the engine onto the wood block. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    2. Remove the stand.
    GFD552556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    GFD552282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. 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.

    2. Separate the steering column shaft U-joint from the steering gear.
    GFD552538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the steering gear boot.
    GFD552539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD552540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove and discard the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
    GFD552603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove and discard the axle shaft housing carrier mounting bushing nut and the bolt.
    GFD552542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. 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.

    GFD552543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. NOTE: The axle can rest on the frame and the stand can be removed if necessary.

    Using an adjustable stand, lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

    GFD552544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    4x2/4x4 

    1. Remove the pin-type retainer.
    2. Remove the bolt and ground wire.
    GFD552604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the wiring harness retainer nut.
    2. Remove the pin-type retainer.
    GFD552605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut.
    GFD552606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove the nut and position the coolant tubes aside.
    GFD552607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the bolts and the oil pan.
    GFD552608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Remove and discard the oil pan press-in-place gasket.
    GFD552609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Remove and discard the oil pump seal.
    GFD552610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
GFD552611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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