Oil Pan: Service and Repair

V8-318 (5.2L), V8-360 (5.9L) & 446 (7.3L)

1. Drain engine oil and remove oil dipstick.
2. On 318 and 360 engines, disconnect crossover pipe from both manifolds. On Sport Utility vehicles, remove the left engine to transmission support only.
3. On all engines, remove the oil pan attaching screws and oil pan.
4. Reverse the procedure to install. Clean the oil pan in solvent and inspect the oil strainer alignment. On engines exc. V8-446 (7.3L), use a new pan gasket set and add a drop of sealant 4026070 or equivalent at corners of rubber and cork. On V8-446 (7.3L) engines, a liquid gasket material is used. Apply 1/8 inch bead of sealer at corners and both ends and 1/16 inch bead of sealer on both sides.