Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1998)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine assembly.
2. Remove the twelve oil pan retaining bolts.
3. Use a gasket scraper to cut the RTV sealant on each side rail.
4. Pry up on one side of the oil pan to break the RTV seal at the engine front cover and engine rear cover and remove the oil pan.
5. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube screws at the engine front cover and remove the nut retaining oil pump screen cover and tube to the
crankshaft main bearing cap stud
6. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube.
7. Clean the oil pan mating surfaces and the oil pump screen cover and tube mating surfaces.
8. Inspect the oil pan and the oil pump screen cover and tube for damage.
INSTALLATION
1. Install oil pump screen cover and tube on oil pump screen cover and tube mounting flange. Use a small amount of RTV sealant to hold oil pump
inlet tube gasket in place if necessary.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive amounts of RTV that could enter into the oil lubrication system and cause a restriction.
2. Install the oil pump screen cover and tube to the engine front cover and crankshaft main bearing cap stud.
3. Install the oil pump screen cover and tube retaining screws finger-tight.
4. Install the oil pump screen cover and tube retaining nut. Tighten nut to standard torque specification.
5. Tighten the oil pump screen cover and tube retaining screws to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Apply a 3.2 mm (1/8-inch) bead of Silicone Rubber F4AZ-19562-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M4G195-A or