Ford Aerostar 1997 Workshop Manual page 123

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
dimension.
Determine if oil pan spacers will be required at installation.
a. With the oil pan installed on the engine, position straightedge D83L-4201-A or equivalent flat
on the rear of the cylinder blocks (as shown) so that it extends over one of the oil
pan/transmission bolt mounting pads.
b. Using Feeler Gauge D81L-4201-A or equivalent, measure the gap between the mounting pad
and the straightedge. Repeat the procedure for the other mounting pad. Select oil pan spacer
of the required thickness from the chart.
c. Install the selected oil pan spacer to the mounting pads on the rear of the oil pan before bolting
the engine and transmission together.
24. Remove engine from stand and install as outlined in this section.
SPACER SELECTION CHART
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