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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)

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  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)

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  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)

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  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.

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  5. NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

    Draw the transmission and engine together using the bolts.

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  6. NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

    Install the oil pan bolts.

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  7. NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

    Install the oil pan bolt.

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  8. Tighten the oil pan bolts.

    Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

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  9. Install the engine front cover bolts finger tight.
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  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
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  11. Tighten the engine front cover bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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  12. Tighten the oil pan and bellhousing bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  13. Tighten the oil pan and bellhousing bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  14. Remove and discard the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts. Install new transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

    Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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  15. Connect the engine clutch pressure sensor and attach the wiring harness to the transmission.
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  16. Attach the generator wiring harness retainer to the engine block.
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    4x4 

  17. 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

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  18. 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.

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  19. Install the new axle shaft housing carrier bushing nut and the bolt finger tight.
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  20. Install the new lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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  21. Tighten the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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  22. Tighten the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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  23. Remove the adjustable stand. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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  24. Install the steering gear boot.
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    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)

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  25. Remove the holding device from the steering wheel.
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    4x2/4x4 

  26. Attach the generator wiring harness to the engine front cover.
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  27. Position back the engine wiring harness.
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  28. Position back the engine wire harness. Position back the transmission cooler tube bracket and install the nut.

    Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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  29. Position the wiring harness cover to the oil pan and install the fasteners.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  30. Position the wire harness bracket on the motor mount and install the bolt.
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  31. Position the sway bar back and install the nuts.

    Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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  32. Position the crossmember, install the nuts and bolts.

    Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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  33. Install the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  34. Install a new oil filter.

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

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  35. Tighten the upper bell housing-to-engine bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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  36. 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: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    • Install the pin-type retainers.

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    • If equipped, install the transmission housing cover and attach the retainer.

    • Install the bolts.

      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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  37. Install the oil level indicator.
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  38. Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .
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  39. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Cables - 3.5L EcoBoost (BM) .