Ford Aerostar 1997 Workshop Manual page 69

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Installation
1. CAUTION: Prevent engine contamination. Always use necessary precautions to prevent
old sealer or gasket material from falling into engine.
Thoroughly clean all the oil and the old sealer from the oil pan taking special care to remove all the
old sealer from the oil pan gasket in the oil pan. Thoroughly wash the oil pan.
2. Thoroughly clean all exposed areas with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A.
3. Thoroughly clean all oil and old sealer from the cylinder block oil pan sealing area and the rear main
bearing cap.
4. After all parts have been thoroughly cleaned and washed, it is necessary and extremely important
that they be wiped down with Extra Strength Spot and Stain Remover B7A-19521-AA meeting Ford
specification ESR-M5B197-A or denatured alcohol.
5. Thoroughly clean the transmission bell-housing area and the rear of the cylinder blocks. Oil removal
should be verified with an ultraviolet lamp ("black light").
Oil Pan Installation
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