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Oil Pan: Installation

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4x2/4x4 

NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
  1. Apply a 9 mm (0.35 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 crankshaft engine front cover-to-cylinder block joint areas.

    Material

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

    GFD553187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: The oil pan and the specified bolts 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 5 mm (0.2 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone on the chamfer, as shown.

    Material

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

    GFD553188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: The oil pan and the specified bolts 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 9 mm (0.35 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 crankshaft seal retainer plate-to-cylinder block joint areas on the sealing surface of the oil pan.

    Material

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

    GFD553189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: The oil pan and the specified bolts must be installed within 4 minutes of the start of sealant application.
    NOTE: Keep the oil pan as close as possible to the transmission while installing, then slide forward towards the engine front cover to prevent wiping off of the sealant.

    Install the oil pan and the bolts finger tight.

    GFD553190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

    Draw the transmission and engine together using the bolts.

    GFD553191Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

    Install the oil pan bolts.

    GFD553192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

    Install the oil pan bolt.

    GFD553175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Install the engine front cover bolts finger tight.
    GFD553180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install the remaining oil pan bolts and tighten in sequence.

    Torque: Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1-9 and 11-14 to: 177 lb.in (20 Nm); Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1-9 and 11-14 an additional: 45 deg.; Stage 3: Tighten bolt 10 to: 177 lb.in (20 Nm); Stage 4: Tighten bolt 10 an additional: 90 deg.; Stage 5: Tighten bolts 15 and 16 to: 89 lb.in (10 Nm); Stage 6: Tighten bolts 15 and 16 an additional: 45 deg.

    Fig 1: Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GFD553193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Tighten the engine front cover bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    GFD553180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Tighten the oil pan and bellhousing bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD553194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Tighten the oil pan and bellhousing bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD553195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove and discard the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

    • Install new transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

      Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

    GFD553133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Attach the generator wiring harness retainer to the engine block.
    GFD553126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    4x4 

  15. NOTE: Use care when positioning the front axle housing or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.

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

    GFD552562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. 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.

    GFD552563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Install the new axle shaft housing carrier bushing nut and the bolt finger tight.
    GFD552564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Install the new lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD552616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Tighten the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD552566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Tighten the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD552567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the adjustable stand. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD552540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Install the steering gear boot.
    GFD552539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    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)

    GFD552568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the holding device from the steering wheel.
    GFD552282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    4x2/4x4 

    • Position the coolant tubes and install the nut.

      Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

    • Attach the coolant tube retainer to the transmission.

    GFD553174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Position the stabilizer bar and install the new nuts.

    Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

    GFD553196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Install the crossmember and the nuts and bolts.

    Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

    GFD553172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Attach the generator wiring harness to the engine front cover.
    GFD553171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Position back the engine wire harness, transmission cooler tube bracket and install the nut.

    Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

    GFD553170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Position the wiring harness and install the wiring harness retainer in the oil pan.
    GFD553090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Install the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
    • Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil and install and tighten in 2 stages.

    • Stage 1: Install to initial gasket contact.

    • Stage 2: Tighten 3/4 to 1 turn.

    GFD552996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Tighten the upper bell housing-to-engine bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD553169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. If equipped, install the skid plate and the bolts.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    GFD553134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    • If equipped, install the underbody shield and bolts.

      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    GFD552991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. If equipped, install the transmission housing cover and the bolts

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    GFD552533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Install the oil level indicator.
    GFD553168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
    GFD552997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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