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Oil Pan: Removal

    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Drain the engine oil.
  3. Remove the 4 bolts and the frame crossmember.
    Fig 1: Removing Frame Crossmember Bolts
    G03933582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolt and detach the wire harness bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Wire Harness Bracket Bolt
    G03933583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. 4WD vehicles 

  5. Support the front axle housing with a jack stand.
    Fig 3: Supporting Front Axle Housing With Jack Stand
    G03933573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Mark the bolt and bracket so that alignment can be maintained on installation.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Axle Housing RH Mounting Bolt
    G03963193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the front axle housing RH mounting bolt.
    7. NOTE: Mark the bolt and bracket so that alignment can be maintained on installation.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Axle Housing LH Front Mounting Bolt
    G03963194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the front axle housing LH front mounting bolt.
    8. NOTE: Mark the bolt and bracket so that alignment can be maintained on installation
    Fig 6: Removing Front Axle Housing LH Rear Mounting Bolt
    G03963195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the front axle housing LH rear mounting bolt.
    9. CAUTION: Use care when lowering the front axle housing, or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.
    Fig 7: Lowering Front Axle Housing
    G03933573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed.

    10. All vehicles 

    NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It is reusable.
    Fig 8: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
    G03885459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 16 bolts, the oil pan and the gaskets.
    • Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage.
    • If damaged, discard the oil pan gasket and the oil pan-to-oil pump gaskets.
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