Ford Aerostar 1997 Workshop Manual page 71

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
7 6C624
8 6C626
9 6675
10 6710
11 E60012-S72
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6. Clean and inspect the oil inlet tube. Prime the oil pump by filling the inlet opening with oil while
rotating the shaft until oil emerges from the outlet opening. Install the pump and screen and tighten
the oil pump bolts to 17-21 Nm (13-15 lb-ft).
7. Install the crankshaft oil windage baffle and tighten the crankshaft oil baffle nuts to 17-21 Nm (13-15
lb-ft).
8. Use a suitable sharp instrument to cleanly cut the rubber wedge seal tabs off of new oil pan gasket
(6710).
9. Apply a bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSE-M4G323-A6 on each of the gasket tabs remaining between the rear main cap and
cylinder blocks, on the sealing rail at the front cover to block joint, and on the corners of the radius of
the front cover.
Refer to the Ford Powertrain Service Engineering Video 1995 Powertrain Update POV503 — 4.0L
Engine Oil Leaks.
10. Position the oil pan gasket on the flange of the cylinder blocks.
11. Apply a bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSE-M4G323-A6 on the oil pan flange at the radius areas at the front and rear.
12. Position theoil pan to the cylinder blocks. Install and snug four oil pan nuts tight enough to align the
bolt holes, but loose enough for the oil pan to move backward.
13. CAUTION: Failure to align the rear face of the oil pan mounting pads to the rear face of
the cylinder block can result in oil pan damage and oil leaks.
NOTE: The transmission is mounted to the engine (6007) and oil pan when installed.
Use a straightedge to align the rear face of the oil pan mounting pads to the rear face of the cylinder
blocks.
14. Install the remaining oil pan bolts and finger-tighten.
15. Tighten the oil pan nuts and bolts evenly to 7-10 Nm (5-7 lb-ft).
16. Install the oil pan drain plug (6730) and the oil filter (6731).
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Low Oil Level Sensor
Low Oil Level Sensor Washer
Oil Pan
Oil Pan Gasket
Nut
Tighten to 4 Nm (35 Lb-In)
Tighten to 7-10 Nm
(5-7 Lb-Ft)
Tighten to 17-27 Nm
(13-20 Lb-Ft)
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