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Oil Pan: Installation

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  1. Preparatory operations
      NOTE: Do not damage the mating faces.
    • Clean the mating faces.
      • NOTE: Mating faces must be free from oil and sealant residue.
    • Clean all traces of oil residue and oil sludge from the oil pan.
    2. CAUTION: Use studs. Sealer in the dead end bores can cause damage to the ladder frame.
    Fig 1: Installing Studs On Dead End Bores
    G03431767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install 10 studs, M6 x 20, in the shown dead end bores.
    3. NOTE: Attach the oil pan within 10 minutes of applying sealant.
    Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Sealant To Oil Pan Mating Face
    G03431768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply a 3 mm bead of sealant to the oil pan mating face.
    4. NOTE: Do not remove the oil pan, after the first contact with the ladder frame.
    NOTE: Tightening sequence.
  4. Attach the oil pan and tighten the bolts in two stages. Fit the drain plug (shown with engine removed).
    • Stage 1: 6 N.m
    • Stage 2: 10 N.m
      Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts
      G03431769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the catalytic converter.
  6. Fill with engine oil.
    • Fill capacity and engine oil according to specifications.
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