Oil Pan: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the oil pump screen cover and pickup tube.
- Install and tighten the spacer.
- Insert the oil pump screen pickup tube into the oil pump and position the support bracket over the spacer.
- Install and tighten the bolts.
- Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant where the front cover and the rear crankshaft seal retainer fit to the engine block.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Lower the engine and remove the special tools.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Tighten the front engine support insulators.
- Install the transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
- Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
CAUTION:
Make sure the O-ring is in place and not damaged. A missing or damaged O-ring can cause foam in the lubrication system, low oil pressure and severe engine damage.
NOTE:
Clean and inspect the mating surfaces and install a new O-ring. Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
If not secured within four minutes, sealant must be removed and the sealing area 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 cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
Tighten the bolts in three stages.