Ford 1L2Z-6675-BA
Oil Pan

The service and repair of the oil pan and oil pump and oil pump screen and pickup tube requires starting with a vehicle in neutral position on a hoist before draining the engine oil. Start the procedure by removing the front stabilizer bar while removing the engine front cover only when replacing the oil pump. Every step of removal and installation should follow the sequences depicted in the provided illustration and table. Before lowering the front axle with its support system keep the inner halfshaft boots at least 150 mm (6 inches) above the lower control arms to protect them from damage. During oil pan servicing prevent the use of metal scrapers and wire brushes which may create leaks through surface scratching by using a plastic scraper combined with a metal surface cleaner. Therefore, secure the oil pump against the block until you can tighten the bolts while adjusting the inner rotor for alignment with crankshaft flats before rotating the components into position. Apply new O-ring with clean engine oil before placing the O-ring on the oil pump screen and pickup tube. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan gasket at two locations but maintain the oil pan and gasket connection within four minutes because extended application time will require cleaning the surfaces. Install the oil pan while applying torque to the bolts sequentially starting at 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.) then 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) and finally add a final torque of 60 degrees.

Back off the set screws until they are below the lower block cradle boss to prevent damage.

Remove the bolts securing the oil pan and the gasket, discarding the old gasket.

Remove the sixteen oil pan bolts and the oil pan, then clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

Hold the oil pump against the block until the bolts are tightened, aligning the inner rotor with the flats on the crankshaft and rotating the assembly to align with the bolt holes.

It is essential to clean all sealing surfaces before assembly using a metal surface cleaner.