Aerostar 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990)
i.
Place a bead of Ford Gasket Eliminator (E1FZ-19562-A) on the cylinder block along the corners of the rear main bearing cap joint area and
on the joint face, approximately 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) from the rear of the block.
j.
Verify that the lower rear main bearing insert is in place. Install the rear main bearing cap and snug the bolts.
k.
Align the rear main bearing cap to cylinder block by moving the bearing fore or aft (approx. 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) inward in the rear oil seal
bore) so that the rear seal stop of the block and cap line up. This will assure that the rear main oil seal will seat squarely when installed in the
bore.
l.
Torque the rear main cap bolts to 66-77 lb.ft. (90-104 N-m).
m.
Fill the cavities for the "WEDGE SEAL" on both sides of the rear main cap with Ford Gasket Eliminator (E1FZ-19562-A).
n.
Place "WEDGE SEAL" in place and use a flat bladed screwdriver to fully seat the "WEDGE SEAL", forcing the excessive sealer out.
o.
Place a bead of Ford Gasket Eliminator (E1FZ-19562-A) in the corners of the oil pan gasket groove of the rear main cap where the cap
meets the cylinder block.
p.
Place a bead of Ford Silicone Sealer (F1AZ-19562-A) at the corner areas of the radius area on the front cover and at the front cover to
cylinder block joint.
q.
Reinstall the oil pump and windage tray. Torque to 13-15 lb.ft. (17-21 N-m).
r.
Place a bead of Ford Silicone Sealer (F1AZ-19562-A) in the oil pan gasket groove at the corners of the radius areas at the front and rear of
the oil pan.
s.
Place the oil pan gasket (FOTZ-6710-C), Figure 10, in place in the groove in the oil pan.
t.
Set the oil pan in place and snug the four (4) oil pan bolts.
u.
Align the rear face of the oil pan with the rear face of the cylinder block.
NOTE:
IF THE REAR FACE OF THE OIL PAN CANNOT BE ALIGNED WITHIN .01000 (.254 mm) OF THE REAR FACE OF THE CYLINDER
BLOCK, THE APPROPRIATE SHIMS MUST BE USED.
v.
Install the remaining oil pan bolts and torque to 5-7 lb.ft. (7-10 N-m).
