Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 369

7. Position the oil pan gasket to the engine block and place the oil pan in correct position on the 4
locating studs.
8. Tighten the oil pan retaining bolts EVENLY to 5−7 ft. lbs.
9. The transmission bolts to the engine and oil pan. There are 2 spacers on the rear of the oil pan to allow
proper mating of the transmission and oil pan. If these spacers were lost, or the oil pan was replaced,
you must determine the proper spacers to install. To do this:
1. With the oil pan installed, place a straightedge across the machined mating surface of the rear
of the block, extending over the oil pan−to−transmission mounting surface.
2. Using a feeler gauge, measure the gap between the oil pan mounting pad and the straightedge.
3. Repeat the procedure for the other side.
4. Select the spacers as follows:
Failure to use the correct spacers will result in damage to the oil pan and oil leakage.
10. Install the selected spacers to the mounting pads on the rear of the oil pan before bolting the engine
and transmission together. Install the engine assembly in the vehicle.
11. Connect the negative battery cable. Start the engine and check for leaks.
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Checking oil pan alignment on the 4.0L engine (VIN X)
◊ Gap = 0.011−0.020 in.; spacer = 0.010 in.
◊ Gap = 0.021−0.029 in.; spacer = 0.020 in.
◊ Gap = 0.030−0.039 in.; spacer = 0.030 in.
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