Oil Pan: Installation

All vehicles 

NOTE: If the oil pan and gasket are not secured within 4 minutes of sealer application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing surfaces cleaned with metal surface cleaner.
Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places.
NOTE: If the oil pan and gasket are not secured within 4 minutes of sealer application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing surfaces cleaned with metal surface cleaner.
Fig 2: Applying Silicone Gasket And Sealant
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places.
3. Position the oil pan and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 3 stages:
   • Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
   • Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
   • Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
   Fig 3: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Install the inspection cover and the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 34 Nm (26 lb-ft).
5. Install the crossmember and the 4 crossmember bolts.
   • Tighten to 95 Nm (70 lb-ft).

4WD vehicles 

CAUTION: Do not allow the inner halfshaft boots to contact the lower control arms. Damage to the boots can occur.
NOTE: Support the front axle using an appropriate jack. Lower the front axle approximately 150 mm (6 in).
6. Raise and install the front axle and the 3 bolts.
   • Tighten to 100 Nm (76 lb-ft).

All vehicles 

7. Install the front stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 .
8. Fill the engine with clean oil.