Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
the extension housing of the transmission slightly to remove oil pan.
24. If necessary, remove two bolts retaining oil pump screen cover and tube to oil pump and remove bolt retaining oil pump screen cover and tube to
main bearing stud spacer. Remove oil pump screen cover and tube.
Installation
1. Clean oil pan and inspect for damage.
2. Clean sealing surfaces of engine front cover crankshaft rear oil seal and retainer and cylinder block.
NOTE: Remove all traces of dirt, oil or previously applied sealant. Clean all sealing surfaces with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or
equivalent. Sealing surfaces must be clean and dry before applying sealant.
3. Inspect oil pump screen cover and tube and replace O-ring.
4. If removed, position oil pump screen cover and tube on oil pump and hand-start two bolts.
5. Hand-tighten bolt retaining oil pump screen cover and tube to main bearing stud spacer.
6. Tighten oil pump screen cover and tube-to-oil pump bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.). Tighten oil pump screen cover and tube to main bearing
stud spacer bolt to 20-30 Nm ( 15-22 ft. lbs.).
7. Position new oil pan gasket on oil pan.
8. Apply Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent where engine front cover meets cylinder block and crankshaft rear oil seal and
retainer meets cylinder block. Position oil pan on engine and install retaining bolts. Tighten bolts in sequence to 20 Nm ( 14 ft. lbs.) then an
additional 60 degrees in no more than four minutes after applying sealer.
