OEM 2001 Lincoln Continental Oil Pan

2001 Lincoln Continental Oil Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the oil pan on 2001 Lincoln Continental?

  A: The first step for repair and servicing of the oil pan requires disconnecting the battery ground cable. Servicing begins with emptying engine oil through the oil drain plug removal before continuing to detach the dual converter Y pipe. Remove the nut and sensor wiring of the low oil level sensor and oil pan rail so you can move the high-pressure power steering line to a suitable position outside the way. Continue with the removal of the oil pan by taking out its 16 bolts then detach the oil pump screen cover and tube by unfastening its bolts. Moreover you need to take off the oil pan gasket. Before installing the oil lubrication system components ensure that the pump screen cover and tube O-ring remains undamaged because this will stop foam development and prevent severe engine damage. First clean all mating surfaces and install a new O-ring that received lubrication with Ford Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or an equivalent product based on Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H. Finally install the oil pump screen and cover while fastening the bolts before you install the oil pan gasket. Two locations between the engine front cover and oil pan need to receive a coating of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA which meets Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4 or an alternate material with equivalent performance. Follow this step-by-step process for bolt tightening: start with a 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) sequence application that should be followed by turning the bolts 60 degrees beyond the initial torque. Place the high-pressure power steering line correctly then fix and tighten the nut followed by reconnecting the sensor wires before reinstalling the dual converter Y pipe. After sealing the oil pan drain it is crucial to install the drain plug tightly while pouring new Motorcraft Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP that fulfills Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H or an equivalent product and reconnect the battery ground cable.