Ford Aerostar 1997 Workshop Manual page 168

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
CAUTION: Failure to measure the required spacer thickness can result in insufficient, or
excessive clearance between the oil pan and transmission when installed in the vehicle. This
can lead to oil pan damage, and/or oil leakage.
Determine if spacers are needed and if so, what thickness:
a. With the oil pan installed on the engine, position a straightedge on the rear of the cylinder
blocks so that it is in contact with the transmission mounting machined face of the cylinder
blocks and extends over one of the oil pan/transmission bolt mounting pads.
b. Using a feeler gauge, measure the gap between the mounting pad and the straightedge.
Repeat the procedure on the other mounting pad. Select spacers of the required thickness
from the chart.
c. Install the selected spacers to the mounting pads on the rear of the oil pan before bolting the
engine and transmission together.
SPACER SELECTION CHART
Measured Gap
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