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Oil Pan: Installation

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    CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
  1. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces.
    2. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can result in future oil leakage.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant
    G01624197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply the silicone gasket and sealant at the rear oil seal retainer-to-cylinder block sealing surface.
    3. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can result in future oil leakage.
    Fig 2: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant At Engine Front Cover-To-Cylinder Block Mating Surface
    G01624198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Apply the silicone gasket and sealant at the engine front cover-to-cylinder block mating surface.
  4. Install the oil pan and gasket and loosely install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Pan And Gasket And Loosely Install Bolts
    G01624199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in three stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
      Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts
      G01624200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the oil pan drain plug.
    Fig 5: Installing Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G01624201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Raise the front subframe into position.
    Fig 6: Raising Front Subframe Into Position
    G01624202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the two upper subrame bolts.
    Fig 7: Identifying Tightening Torque For Installing Upper Subrame Bolts
    G01624203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the two lower subframe bolts.
    Fig 8: Identifying Tightening Torque For Installing Lower Subframe Bolts
    G01624204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the engine mount bolts.
    Fig 9: Identifying Tightening Torque For Installing Engine Mount Bolts
    G01624205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the safety stand aside.
    Fig 10: Positioning Safety Stand Aside
    G01624206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tool, release the tension from the front coil springs and remove the special tool.
    Fig 11: Releasing Tension From Front Coil Springs
    G01624207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the engine mount nuts.
    Fig 12: Identifying Tightening Torque For Installing Engine Mount Nuts
    G01624208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Using the special tools, lower the engine and remove the special tool.
    Fig 13: Lowering Engine
    G01624209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 14: Removing Special Tool
    G01624210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Fill the engine crankcase with clean engine oil.
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