Expedition 4WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
2. Apply the silicone at the rear oil seal retainer to cylinder block sealing surface.
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Use Ford Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6.
NOTE: If the oil pan and the oil pan gasket are 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-MSB392-A Allow to dry until there is no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
3. Apply the silicone at the engine front cover to the cylinder block sealing surface.
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Use Ford Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6.
NOTE: If the oil pan and the oil pan gasket are 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-M5B392-A. Allow to dry until there is no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
4. Install the oil pan gasket and the oil pan and loosely install the 16 bolts.
