OIL PAN
WARNING:Ensure air suspension system is shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Air suspension switch is located behind right kick panel. Failure to do so can result in inflation or deflation of air springs, which may cause vehicle to shift during servicing.
Removal (E150)
Disconnect negative battery cable(s). Remove engine cover. Remove air cleaner and outlet tube assembly. Remove cooling fan and fan shroud. Remove oil indicator tube. Remove throttle body. Raise and support vehicle.
Drain engine oil. Drain cooling system. Remove radiator hose. Remove motor mount-to-subframe nuts. Remove flywheel inspection plate. Raise engine and position blocks between motor mounts and subframe. Remove oil pan retaining bolts in reverse sequence. See Fig. 54 . Remove oil pan.
Removal (2WD Expedition & F150 Pickup)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Remove radiator air deflector. Remove air cleaner. Disconnect throttle cable and throttle position sensor electrical connector. Disconnect vacuum connections.
Disconnect EGR valve. Remove throttle body adapter. Remove fan shroud. Raise and support vehicle. Drain engine oil. Remove engine mount through-bolts.
Raise engine. Remove oil pan retaining bolts in reverse sequence. See Fig. 54 . Remove oil pan.
Removal (4WD Expedition & F150 Pickup)
Raise and support vehicle. Remove front axle housing. See appropriate DIFFERENTIALS article in DRIVE AXLES. Drain engine oil. Remove oil pan retaining bolts in reverse of tightening sequence. See Fig. 54 . Remove oil pan.
Installation (All Models)
To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply silicone sealant on front cover and seal retainer-to-cylinder block areas before installing gasket and oil pan. Tighten all bolts to specification in sequence. See Fig. 54 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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