Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 69

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Section 03-01B: Engine, 3.0L V-6
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE
Oil Pan, Ranger
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S)
REQUIRED
Description Tool Number
Engine Lifting Sling 014-00036
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
2. Remove air cleaner outlet tube assembly by unclipping air cleaner clamp, loosening hose clamp at
outlet tube, disconnecting intake air temperature (IAT) sensor and mass air flow (MAF) sensor
connectors, and crankcase ventilation hose.
3. Remove oil level indicator fan shroud retaining bolts. Position shroud over fan blade.
4. Remove radiator support bolts. Raise and secure radiator to front core support.
5. Remove engine mount nuts from studs.
6. Unclip 42-pin connector from bracket and position it aside.
7. Install suitable lifting brackets to left and right exhaust manifolds. Attach Rotunda Engine Lifting Sling
014-00036 (or equivalent) to lifting brackets. With a suitable lifting device raise engine approximately
50.8 mm (2 in). Install wood blocks between engine mounts and support brackets. Remove lifting
device.
8. Raise vehicle on hoist. For additional information, refer to
9. Drain the oil.
10. Remove transmission insulator retaining nuts and install a jack stand to extension housing. Raise
transmission about 25.4-101.6mm (1-4 in) to gain access for removal of oil pan.
11. Remove transmission inspection cover.
12. Remove starter motor splash shield.
13. Remove starter motor retaining bolts and secure starter aside.
14. If equipped, disconnect and remove low oil level sensor.
15. NOTE: Oil pan fits tightly between transmission spacer plate and oil pump pickup tube. Use
care when removing pan to avoid damaging either part.
Remove oil pan bolts and lower pan.
16. Remove oil pump retaining bolts. Lower and twist pump to allow the oil pan to lower completely.
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1997 Aerostar, Ranger Workshop Manual
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