How to replace oil pan on Ford Windstar?

The details to replace oil pan are as follows :---


Oil Pan
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Details are as follows :-----

CAUTION

The EPA warns that prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause a number of skin disorders, including cancer! You should make every effort to minimize your exposure to used engine oil. Protective gloves should be worn when changing the oil. Wash your hands and any other exposed skin areas as soon as possible after exposure to used engine oil. Soap and water, or waterless hand cleaner, should be used.

3.0L Engine

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Oil level dipstick

   Retainer clip at the low oil level sensor. Disconnect the wiring harness from the sensor.

   Engine oil

   Wiring harness from the oxygen sensors

   Dual converter Y-pipe

   Starter motor

   Lower engine/flywheel dust cover from the torque converter housing

   Oil pan bolts, then slowly remove the oil pan, making sure the internal pan baffle does not snag the oil pump screen cover and tube

   Oil pan gasket

To install:

1. Clean the gasket mating surfaces thoroughly.
   
   NOTE

   When using a silicone sealer, the assembly process should occur within 15 minutes after the sealer has been applied. After this time, the sealer may start to set-up and its sealing effectiveness may be affected.
2. Apply a 0.25 in. (6mm) thick bead of silicone sealer to the junction of the rear main bearing cap and cylinder block junction of the front cover assembly and cylinder block.
3. Position the oil pan gasket to the oil pan with sealing bends against the oil pan surface and secure with gasket adhesive.
4. Position the oil pan on the engine block and install the oil pan attaching bolts. Tighten the bolts to 96-120 inch lbs. (11-14 Nm).
5. Back off all of the bolts and retighten them.
6. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Install the lower engine/flywheel dust cover to the torque converter housing

   Install the starter motor

   Install the dual converter Y-pipe

   Connect the wiring harness to the oxygen sensors

   Connect the low oil level sensor wiring harness and install the retainer clip

   Lower the vehicle

   Install the oil level dipstick

   Connect the negative battery cable
7. Fill the engine with oil.
8. Start the engine and check for leaks.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Oil pan and related components. Apply silicone gasket sealant in the places shown-3.0L engine

3.8L Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle safely on jackstands.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Remove the oil filter.
5. Remove the dual converter Y-pipe assembly.
6. Remove the starter motor.
7. Remove the engine rear plate/converter housing cover.
8. Remove the retaining bolts and remove the oil pan.

To install:

1. Clean the gasket mating surfaces thoroughly.
2. Trial fit the oil pan to the cylinder block. Ensure that enough clearance has been provided to allow the oil pan to be installed without sealant being scraped off when pan is positioned under the engine.
3. Apply a bead of silicone sealer to the oil pan flange. Also apply a bead of sealer to the front cover/cylinder block joint and fill the grooves on both sides of the rear main seal cap.
   
   NOTE

   When using silicone rubber sealer, assembly must occur within 15 minutes after sealer application. After this time, the sealer may start to harden and its sealing effectiveness may be reduced.
4. Install the oil pan and secure to the block with the attaching screws. Tighten the screws to 80-106 inch lbs. (9-12 Nm).
5. Install a new oil filter.
6. Install the engine rear plate/converter housing cover.
7. Install the starter motor.
8. Install the Y-pipe converter assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Fill the engine with the proper type and amount of clean oil.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Start the engine and check for leaks.
    
    
    

    

    Fig. Exploded view of the oil pan and related components. Apply silicone gasket sealant in the places shown-3.8L engine

This will help.
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