OEM 2005 Mercury Sable Oil Pan

2005 Mercury Sable Oil Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the oil pan on 2005 Mercury Sable?

  A: The first step for servicing or repairing the oil pan requires placing the vehicle on a hoist with NEUTRAL gear selection followed by disconnecting the battery ground cable. Begin by removing the engine roll restrictor bolts then proceed to take off the bolt used for grounding and the attaching nut. You need to remove the nuts installed on the front exhaust manifold and then uninstall the bolt from the rear upper manifold. You can disconnect the ground strap electrical connector when you remove the nut securing it. After taking out the ground strap nut move the heat shield to the side by removing its own nut. You should loosen the rear lower exhaust manifold bolt then place the Y-pipe to the side. Position the starter aside after removing all its bolts before removing the bolt holding the engine rear plate in place. Engine oil drainage should start by taking out the oil pan drain plug followed by its reinstallation upon oil draining completion. Next remove the 16 bolts from the oil pan before taking off its gasket. The surfaces where the oil pan will seal require a cleaning with metal surface cleaner. Before installing the oil pan gasket on the pan, check that no more than four minutes pass otherwise the sealant needs removal and the sealing area needs cleaning. Silicone gasket should be applied as a bead to seal each connection between the cylinder block front cover and the rear main bearing cap. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.) with a specified sequence after cleaning and drying all fasteners. Reinstall the engine rear plate followed by its bolt and position the starter with bolts securing it while reattaching the Y-pipe and tightening the rear lower exhaust manifold bolt. Connect the ground strap electrical connector before securing the nut and then restore the heat shield and its retaining nut. Begin installation of the bolt in the rear upper manifold before adding nuts to the front exhaust manifold and finally installing nut and ground strap and bolt. Last steps include reinstallation of engine roll restrictor and its bolts followed by connecting the battery ground cable then adding clean oil before testing the engine while inspecting for oil leaks near the oil pan.