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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 (0.20 in) 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)

    GFD553822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. 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)

    GFD553823Courtesy 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.

    GFD553824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

    Draw the transmission and engine together using the bolts.

    GFD553825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

    Install the oil pan bolts.

    GFD553815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

    Install the oil pan bolt.

    GFD553813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Tighten the oil pan bolts.

    Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

    GFD553826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install the engine front cover bolts finger tight.
    GFD553819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. 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 bolt 1-9 and 11-14 additional : 45°; Stage 3: Tighten bolt 10 to : 177 lb.in (20 Nm); Stage 4: Tighten bolt 10 an additional : 90°; Stage 5: Tighten bolts 15 and 16 to : 89 lb.in (10 Nm); Stage 6: Tighten bolts 15 and 16 an additional : 45°

    Fig 1: Oil Pan Tightening Sequence
    GFD553827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Tighten the engine front cover bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    GFD553819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Tighten the oil pan and bellhousing bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD553828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Tighten the oil pan and bellhousing bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD553829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove and discard the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts. Install new transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

    Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

    GFD552537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Attach the generator wiring harness retainer to the engine block.
    GFD553126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    4x4 

  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Install the new axle shaft housing carrier bushing nut and the bolt finger tight.
    GFD552564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Install the new lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD552567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the adjustable stand. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD552540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. 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
  25. Remove the holding device from the steering wheel.
    GFD552282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    4x2/4x4 

  26. Attach the generator wiring harness to the engine front cover.
    GFD553810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Position back the engine wiring harness.
    GFD553719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Position back the engine wire harness. Position back the transmission cooler tube bracket and install the nut.

    Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

    GFD553701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Position the wiring harness cover to the oil pan and install the fasteners.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD553689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Position the cooler tubes to the oil pan and install the pin-type retainer.
    GFD553809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Position the cooler tubes back and install the nut.

    Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

    GFD553808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Position the sway bar back and install the nuts.

    Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

    GFD553830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Position the crossmember, install the nuts and bolts.

    Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

    GFD553811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Install the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  35. Install a new oil filter.

    Torque: Stage 1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm); Stage 2: 180°

    GFD553805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Tighten the upper bell housing-to-engine bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD553831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Install the skid plate and the bolts.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    GFD553725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • If equipped, install the underbody shield and the bolts.

      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    • Install the pin-type retainers.

    GFD553724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • If equipped, install the transmission housing cover and attach the retainer.

    • Install the bolts.

      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    GFD553723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Install the oil level indicator.
    GFD553168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
    GFD553645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Cables - 3.5L EcoBoost (BM) .
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