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Oil Pan: Installation

  1. Install the oil pan gasket onto the oil pan.
  2. Fig 1: Oil Pan & Gasket
    GF0019569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within 4 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 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  3. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places where the cylinder block meets the front cover and in 2 places where the rear main bearing cap meets the cylinder block.
  4. Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket
    GF0019570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure the fasteners are clean and dry prior to installation.
  5. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
  6. Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GF0019571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the engine inspection plate and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  8. Position the starter and install the upper and lower bolts hand-tight.
    • Tighten the upper bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the lower bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  9. Position the dual converter Y-pipe and install the 2 Y-pipe to RH exhaust manifold bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  10. Install the 2 dual converter Y-pipe to LH exhaust manifold nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  11. Position the heat shield and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  12. Install the ground strap and bolt onto the RH cylinder head.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  13. Install the engine roll restrictor and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  14. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  15. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  16. Start the engine and check for oil leaks around the oil pan.