Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1994)
Rear View Of Engine
a. With the oil pan installed on the engine, position straightedge D83L-4201-A or equivalent flat on the rear of the engine block (as shown) so
that it extends over one of the oil pan/transmission bolt mounting pads.
Oil Pan To Transmission Spacer Usage Chart
b. Using feeler gauge D81L-4201-A or equivalent, measure the gap between the mounting pad and the straight edge. Repeat the procedure for
the other mounting pad. Select spacers of the required thickness from the chart.
c. Install the selected spacers to the mounting pads on the rear of the oil pan before bolting the engine and transmission together.
d. Remove the oil pan and position the correct spacers for pan installation.
16.
Place a bead of Loctite(R) 598 sealer in the oil pan gasket groove at the radius areas at the front and rear of the oil pan.
17.
Place the oil pan gasket into the groove in the oil pan.
18.
Place a bead of Loctite(R) 598 sealer on top of the oil pan gasket at the radius areas at the front and rear of the oil pan.
19.
Set the oil pan in place and finger-tighten the oil pan nuts on the studs enough to align the bolt holes, but loose enough to allow the pan to move.
20.
Align the rear face of the oil pan with the rear face of the cylinder block.
NOTE: If the rear face of the oil pan cannot be aligned within .010 inch of the rear face of the cylinder block, the appropriate shims should be
used.
21.
Install the remaining oil pan bolts and finger-tighten.
22.
Tighten the oil pan nuts and bolts evenly to 7-10 Nm (62-88 in lb).
