E 250 Van V8-351 5.8L VIN G 2-bbl (1984)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
ECONOLINE V8-302 & 351W
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove engine cover and air cleaner, then drain cooling system.
3.
On models equipped with power steering, remove steering pump drive belt, then unfasten pump and position aside.
4.
On models equipped with A/C, unfasten A/C compressor and position aside.
5.
On all models, disconnect upper radiator hose, then remove fan shroud attaching bolts, oil filler tube and oil dipstick-to-exhaust manifold attaching
bolt.
6.
Raise and support vehicle.
7.
Remove alternator splash shield, then disconnect lower radiator hose.
8.
On models equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect oil cooler lines from radiator.
9.
On all models, disconnect fuel line from fuel pump, then remove engine mount attaching nuts.
10.
Drain engine oil, then remove dipstick tube from oil pan.
11.
Disconnect exhaust pipes from exhaust manifolds.
12.
On models equipped with automatic transmission, remove transmission oil dipstick and tube.
13.
On all models, disconnect manual linkage from transmission, then remove center driveshaft support and driveshaft from transmission.
14.
Raise engine and transmission assembly using a suitable jack and a wooden block. Position wooden blocks to support engine at uppermost
position, then lower engine to rest on blocks. When raised, the engine and transmission assembly will pivot around the rear engine mount.
The engine assembly must be lifted exactly four inches, measured from front mounts, and remain centered in the engine compartment.
15.
Remove oil pan attaching bolts and lower the pan.
16.
On all except 1981-87 models equipped with V8-351W engine, remove oil pump and pickup tube assembly and lay in oil pan.
17.
On all models, remove oil pan from vehicle.
18.
Reverse procedure to install.
