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Oil Pan

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000970
 Alignment Pins 307-399
GF0000811
 Handle 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
GF0000536
 Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent
GF0029105
 Installer, Crankshaft Front Seal 303-1251
GF0000290
 Installer, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-102 (T74P-6316-B)
GF0002553
 Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal 303-335
GF0029085
 Installer, Seal 303-1247/2
GF0000267
 Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
GF0000246
 Strap Wrench 303-D055 (D85L-6000-A)
Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone
TA-357		 WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31-A		 -
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent		 WSS-M2C930-A
Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-30		 -
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.

All vehicles 

    CAUTION: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
    NOTE: The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed and the oil pan aligned to the cylinder block and A/C compressor within 4 minutes of sealant application. Final tightening of the oil pan bolts must be carried out within 60 minutes of sealant application.
  1. Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the oil pan.
    • Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 crankshaft seal retainer plate-to-cylinder block joint areas on the sealing surface of the oil pan.
    2. Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone To Crankshaft Seal Retainer Plate-To-Cylinder Block
    GF0029301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed within 4 minutes of the start of sealant application.
  2. Install the oil pan and bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
    • Loosen the bolts 180 degrees.
    3. Fig 2: Installing Oil Pan Bolts 10, 11, 13 & 14 In Sequence
    GF0029302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Align the oil pan to the cylinder block and A/C compressor.
    • Position the oil pan so the mounting boss is against the A/C compressor and using a straightedge, align the oil pan flush with the rear of the cylinder block at the 2 areas shown.
    4. Fig 3: Aligning Oil Pan Flush With Rear Of Cylinder Block
    GF0029303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14 in the sequence shown, to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
    5. Fig 4: Installing Oil Pan Bolts 10, 11, 13 & 14 In Sequence
    GF0029302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten all the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten the large bolts (1-14) to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the small bolts (15 and 16) to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    6. Fig 5: Installing Remaining Oil Pan Bolts In Sequence
    GF0029304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the A/C compressor mounting stud and nut.
    • Tighten the stud to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) and the nut to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    7. Fig 6: Locating A/C Compressor Nut & Stud
    GF0031417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the special tools.
    8. Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool (307-399)
    GF0029329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
    NOTE: The engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20 must be installed within 4 minutes of the initial sealant application. The remainder of the engine front cover bolts and the engine mount bracket bolts must be installed and tightened within 35 minutes of the initial sealant application. If the time limits are exceeded, the sealant must be removed, the sealing area cleaned and sealant reapplied. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  8. Apply a 3.0 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces including the 3 engine mount bracket bosses.
    • Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the oil pan-to-cylinder block joint and the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joint areas of the engine front cover in 5 places as indicated.
    9. Fig 8: Applying Bead Of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone To Engine Front Cover Sealing Surfaces
    GF0029330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure the 2 locating dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.
  9. Install the engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20.
    • Tighten in sequence shown to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
    10. Fig 9: Installing Engine Front Cover & Bolts In Sequence
    GF0029331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the special tools (alignment pins).
    11. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
  11. Install the engine mount bracket and the 3 bolts.
    12. Fig 10: Locating Engine Mount Bracket & Bolts
    GF0029188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not expose the Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to engine oil for at least 90 minutes after installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow this instruction may cause oil leakage.
  12. Install the remaining engine front cover bolts. Tighten all of the engine front cover bolts and engine mount bracket bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) and bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) and bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
    13. Fig 11: Identifying Tightening Of Engine Front Cover Bolts & Engine Mount Bracket Bolts In Sequence
    GF0029332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the 2 engine mount studs.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
    14. Fig 12: Locating Engine Mount Studs
    GF0029187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the engine mount bracket and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    15. Fig 13: Locating Engine Mount Bracket & Bolts
    GF0029186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the crankshaft front seal bore in the engine front cover.
  15. Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft front seal.
    16. Fig 14: Installing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tools (303-102) & (303-1251)
    GF0029107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil.
  16. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft pulley.
    17. Fig 15: Installing Crankshaft Pulley
    GF0017018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley washer and new bolt and tighten in 4 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    • Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
    18. Fig 16: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Washer & Bolt Using Special Tools (303-D055)
    GF0029104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.
    NOTE: Spark plug tube seal installation shown, variable camshaft timing (VCT) seal installation similar.
  18. Using the special tools, install new VCT solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
    19. Fig 17: Installing VCT Solenoid And/Or Spark Plug Tube Seals Using Special Tools (205-153) & (303-1247/2)
    GF0029093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
    NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  19. Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-RH cylinder head joints.
    20. Fig 18: Applying Bead Of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone To Engine Front Cover-To-RH Cylinder Head Joints
    GF0029100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover, bolt and the 10 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    21. Fig 19: Installing RH Valve Cover Stud Bolts In Sequence
    GF0029101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
    NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  21. Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-LH cylinder head joints.
    22. Fig 20: Applying Bead Of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone To Engine Front Cover-To-LH Cylinder Head Joints
    GF0029094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Using a new gasket, install the LH valve cover and 11 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    23. Fig 21: Installing LH Valve Cover Stud Bolts In Sequence
    GF0029095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  23. Install the 6 coil-on-plug assemblies and the 6 bolts.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    24. Fig 22: Locating Coil-On-Plugs & Bolts
    GF0029180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the LH cylinder block drain plug.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) plus an additional 180 degrees.
    25. Fig 23: Locating LH Cylinder Block Drain Plug
    GF0029231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the RH cylinder block drain plug or, if equipped, the block heater.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    26. Fig 24: Locating RH Cylinder Block Drain Plug
    GF0029232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles 

  26. Using a new gasket, install the RH catalytic converter and 4 new nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    27. Fig 25: Identifying Nuts
    GF0045670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  27. Using a new gasket, install the LH catalytic converter and 4 new nuts (3 shown).
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    28. Fig 26: Locating LH Catalytic Converter Nuts
    GF0029230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    29. Fig 27: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
    GF0029185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the power steering pump and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    30. Fig 28: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the power steering pressure (PSP) tube bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    31. Fig 29: Identifying Bracket-To-Power Steering Pump Bolt
    GF0045634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the PSP bracket and nut to the RH valve cover stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    32. Fig 30: Identifying Nut And PSP Tube Bracket
    GF0045679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
  33. Connect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    34. Fig 31: Locating LH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    GF0029179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the LH camshaft VCT solenoid electrical connector.
    35. Fig 32: Locating LH VCT Solenoid Electrical Connector
    GF0029178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the LH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
    36. Fig 33: Identifying LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0041326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
  37. Connect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
    38. Fig 34: Locating RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
    GF0029222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. If equipped, connect the heated PCV valve electrical connector.
    39. Fig 35: Locating Heated PCV Valve Electrical Connector
    GF0029177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Connect the 3 RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    40. Fig 36: Locating RH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    GF0029176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Connect the RH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
    41. Fig 37: Locating RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Solenoid Electrical Connector
    GF0029175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    FWD vehicles 

  41. Connect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
    42. Fig 38: Locating RH Catalyst Monitor Electrical Connector
    GF0029150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  42. Connect the PSP switch electrical connector.
    43. Fig 39: Identifying PSP Connector
    GF0045633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Connect the fuel efficient power steering system solenoid electrical connector.
    44. Fig 40: Identifying Connector
    GF0045632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Using new gaskets, install the upper intake manifold and the 6 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    45. Fig 41: Installing Upper Intake Manifold Bolts In Sequence
    GF0029082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Install the fuel tube bracket bolt to the upper intake manifold.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    46. Fig 42: Identifying Bolt
    GF0045685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Install the upper intake manifold short support bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    47. Fig 43: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket Bolt
    GF0029172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. If equipped, install the upper intake manifold long support bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    48. Fig 44: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket Bolt
    GF0029171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the upper intake manifold.
    49. Fig 45: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers From Upper Intake Manifold
    GF0029170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Connect the throttle body (TB) electrical connector.
    50. Fig 46: Locating Throttle Body Electrical Connector
    GF0029169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Connect the PCV hose to the PCV valve.
    51. Fig 47: Identifying PCV Hose From PCV Valve
    GF0029168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. If equipped, connect the heated PCV electrical connector.
    52. Fig 48: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Fitting Electrical Connector
    GF0029167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector and install the heat shield.
    • Attach all the engine block heater wiring harness retainer.
    53. Fig 49: Identifying Block Heater Wiring Harness
    GF0029221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Using the special tools, remove the engine from the stand.
    54. Fig 50: Removing Engine & Transaxle From Lift Table Using Special Tools (303-D089, 014-00071) & Suitable Engine Crane
    GF0029162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
    55. Fig 51: Identifying Crankshaft Sensor Ring
    GF0029263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Install the flexplate and the 8 bolts.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    56. Fig 52: Identifying Flexplate & Bolts
    GF0031416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  56. Install the engine in the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Engine .
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