Expedition 2WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2000)
whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure may result in future oil leakage.
Apply the silicone at the engine front cover to cylinder block mating surface.
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Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4.
6. Note: If the if the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with Metal Surface
Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M513392-A. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four
minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure may result in future oil leakage.
Apply the silicone at the rear oil seal retainer to cylinder block sealing surface.
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Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4.
7. Position the oil pan gasket.
8. Install the bolts and tighten in three stages, in the sequence shown.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
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Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
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Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
9. Lower the vehicle.