FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Installation

1. Clean the gasket surfaces on the cylinder block and oil pan.
2. Apply a 6 mm (1/4-inch) bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6 to the junction of the rear crankshaft main bearing cap and cylinder block and junction of the engine front cover and cylinder block.

NOTE:
- Prior to applying sealer, clean sealing surface with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A, to remove all residues that may interfere with the sealer's ability to adhere.
- When using silicone sealer, assembly should occur within seven minutes after sealer application. After this time, the sealer may start to set-up, and its sealing effectiveness may be reduced.

3. Locate oil pan gasket to oil pan with sealing bends against oil pan surface and secure with Gasket and Trim Adhesive F3AZ-19B508-B or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESR-M11P17-A and ESE-M2G52-A.
4. Position oil pan.
5. Install oil pan retaining bolts. Tighten to 10-14 Nm (89-123 inch. lbs.).
6. Back off all bolts and retighten.
7. Install engine rear plate to the converter housing.
8. Install dual converter Y pipe. Connect the engine control sensor wiring to the heated oxygen sensors.
9. Install starter motor and brace.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Replace oil level dipstick.
12. Connect battery ground cable.
13. Fill crankcase to proper level with clean engine oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
14. Start engine and check for engine oil and exhaust leaks.