Installation

Installation

CAUTION:
Do not use solutions such as brake cleaner, carburetor cleaner, etc..., as these solutions can leave a residue on the machined surfaces. Use only a cleaner which meats, or exceeds Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A, such as Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent.






1. Clean oil pan, oil pump screen cover and tube and gasket surfaces. Inspect the gasket sealing surface for damages and distortion due to overtightening of the bolts. Repair and straighten as required.
2. Position a new oil pan gasket to the cylinder block.
3. Position the oil pump screen cover and tube to the oil pump, and install the lower attaching bolt and gasket loosely. Install nut attaching oil pump screen cover and tube to number 3 main bearing cap stud and torque to 30-43 N.m (22-32 ft-lb).
4. Install the upper pickup tube bolts. Tighten the pickup tube bolts to 14-20 N.m (10-15 ft-lb).
5 Position oil pan and oil pan flange reinforcement (6A674) in place. Install and alternately tighten all bolts (except for the four nearest the crankshaft) to 9-14 N.m (84-120 in-lb). Tighten four remaining bolts to 16-24 N.m (12-18 ft-lb). Refer to the following illustration.
6. Install the transmission crossmember and remove jack stand.
7. Raise the engine and remove the wood blocks.
8. Lower the engine and install the insulator-to-chassis bracket nuts and washers. Tighten the nuts to 73-100 N.m (54-74 ft-lb).
9. Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust Systems.
10. If equipped with an automatic transmission, connect the oil cooler line at the radiator.
11. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold.
12. Install the fan shroud attaching bolts.
13. Fill the crankcase with the proper grade and quantity of engine oil. Install the oil level indicator. Start the engine and operate it until it reaches normal operating temperature, then check for leaks.