Oil Pan: Installation

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NOTE: The oil pan must be installed and the oil pan aligned to the cylinder block within 4 minutes of sealant application. Final tightening of the oil pan bolts must be carried out within 60 minutes of sealant application.

Apply a bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the oil pan.

Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

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1. Install the oil pan and the 4 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
2. Install the remaining oil pan bolts.
  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
Fig 1: Oil Pan Tightening Sequence
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Position the crossmember, install the nuts and the bolts.
Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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

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If equipped, install the underbody shield and the bolts.
Torque: M8 bolt : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm) M6 bolt : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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Install the transmission housing cover and the bolts. Install the nut.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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Install a new oil filter.

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Install a new oil filter cap O-ring seal and lubricate.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QFA (WSS-M2C214-B1)

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Install the oil filter cap.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Install the engine appearance cover.

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Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QFA (WSS-M2C214-B1)

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