Bronco II 2WD V6-177 2.9L (1986)
9.
Drain engine crankcase.
10.
Remove transmission fluid filter tube and plug pan hole (automatic transmission only).
11.
Remove engine oil filter element.
12.
Disconnect muffler inlet pipe(s), except on 4x2 Ranger vehicles.
13.
Disconnect oil cooler bracket and lower (if so equipped).
14.
Remove starter motor.
15.
Position out of way, transmission oil cooler lines (if so equipped).
16.
Disconnect front stabilizer bar, if so equipped, and position forward.
17.
Position jack under engine and raise engine to install wooden blocks between front insulator mounts and No. 2 crossmember.
18.
Lower engine onto blocks and remove jack.
19.
Remove oil pan attaching bolts.
20.
Lower oil pan assembly.
21.
Remove oil pump and pickup tube assembly (attached to bearing cap) and lower into oil pan, except on 4x2 Ranger vehicles.
22.
Remove crankcase baffle.
23.
Remove oil pan assembly.
OIL PAN COMPONENTS
Installation
1.
Clean gasket surfaces on engine and oil pan.
2.
Apply adhesive to gasket mating surfaces and install oil pan gaskets.
3.
With oil pump and pickup tube assembly positioned in oil pan, install oil pump. Next, install crankcase baffle and then install oil pan. Be sure
gasket forms an airtight seal. Tighten pan bolts to specification.
4.
Position jack under engine and raise engine to remove wooden blocks.
5.
Lower engine and remove jack.
6.
Install starter motor.
7.
Connect muffler inlet pipe(s) if removed during oil pan removal.
8.
Connect front stabilizer bar, if so equipped, and tighten attaching bolts to specification.
9.
Reposition transmission oil cooler lines.
10.
Connect cooler bracket (if so equipped).
11.
Install new engine oil filter element.
12.
Unplug transmission oil pan and install oil filler tube (automatic transmission only).
13.
Lower vehicle.
14.
Install nuts attaching engine front insulators to crossmember and tighten to specification.
15.
Install distributor assembly and cap.
16.
Position fan shroud in place and install and tighten attaching screws to specification.
17.
Fill engine crankcase with specified amount of oil and transmission with specified amount of fluid.
