Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1072

9. Install the engine. For additional information, refer to ENGINE .

OIL PAN - 4X4

Material

Fig. 196: Material Specification
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Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY,

MOUNTING AND CABLES - F150 PICKUP .

2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING &

HOISTING .

3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 197: Removing Oil Pan Drain Plug
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4. Remove the front axle assembly - front drive. For additional information, refer to FRONT

DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL-FORD 8.8-INCH .

5. Remove the oil pan-to-transmission bolts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 198: Removing Oil Pan-To-Transmission Bolts
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6. Remove the bolts and the oil pan.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 199: Removing Oil Pan
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Installation

1. Clean and apply sealant to the oil pan sealing areas indicated and install the oil pan rear

seal.

1. Apply sealer to the rear main bearing cap.

2. Install the oil pan rear seal.

3. Apply sealer to the oil pan mating surface.

Use metal surface cleaner.

Use silicone gasket and sealant.

NOTE:

If the oil pan is not installed within four minutes, remove the
sealer and reapply.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup