Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 143

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Section 03-01B: Engine, 3.0L V-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Oil Pan, Ranger 4x4
Removal
1. Remove the engine (6007) from the vehicle as outlined in this section.
2. Remove the oil pan bolts.
3. Remove the oil pan (6675) from the engine.
4. Remove oil pan gasket (6710) and discard.
Installation
1. Lightly oil all bolt threads before installation.
2. NOTE: When using silicone rubber sealer, assembly should occur within 15 minutes after
sealer application. After this time, the sealer may start to set up, and its sealing effectiveness
may be reduced.
Apply a 4.0-6.0mm (1/5-inch) bead of Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESB-M4G92-A or ESE-M4G195-A to the junction of the rear main bearing cap and
cylinder blocks (6010) and junction of the front cover assembly and cylinder blocks.
3. Position oil pan gasket to cylinder blocks and secure with Gasket and Trim Adhesive D7AZ-19B508-B
or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M2G52-A.
4. Position oil pan to cylinder blocks.
5. Install oil pan attaching bolts and tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
6. Install engine in vehicle as described in this section.
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