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Oil Pan: Installation

    NOTE: If the oil pan is not installed within 4 minutes, remove the sealer and reapply.
  1. Clean and apply sealant to the oil pan sealing areas shown and install the oil pan rear seal.
    1. Apply silicone gasket and sealer to the rear main bearing cap.
    2. Install the rear oil pan seal.
    3. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealer to the oil pan mating surface.
    2. Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant To Oil Pan Sealing Areas Shown & Installing Oil Pan Rear Seal
    GF0002428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the oil pan and start the bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) in the sequence shown.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GF0002429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the 3 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
  4. Install the inspection cover, bolt and the pin-type retainer.
  5. Install the oil pan drain plug and gasket.
    • Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
  6. Install the dual converter Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  7. Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
  8. Refill the engine with clean engine oil.
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