Oil Pan: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean and inspect the mating surfaces.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant at the rear oil seal retainer-to-cylinder block sealing surface.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant at the engine front cover-to-cylinder block mating surface.
- Position the oil pan gasket and the oil pan.
- Tighten the bolts in two stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Rotate an additional 60 degrees.
- Position the transmission cooler tubes and install the bolt and the nut.
- Install the front crossmember. For additional information, refer to FULL FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING .
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the gasket mating surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing are 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.
NOTE:
If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing are 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.