Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the front axle, if equipped.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar.
4. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil. Install the drain plug when finished.
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Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
5. Remove the nut and position the power steering pressure (PSP) hose bracket aside.
6. Remove the nut and position the battery cable bracket aside.
7. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor electrical connector.
8. Remove the bolts and the oil drain splash shield.
9. If equipped with a block heater, detach the block heater wiring harness retainers from the LH side oil pan bolts.
10. Remove the bolts, the oil pan and the gasket.
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Discard the gasket.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These
may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces. Failure to follow these
directions can cause future oil leaks.
Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover, metal surface prep, and a plastic scraper. Follow the directions on the
packaging.
2. NOTE: If the oil pan and gasket are not secured within 4 minutes of sealer application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing surfaces
cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant in 2 places as shown.
3. NOTE: If the oil pan and gasket are not secured within 4 minutes of sealer application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing surfaces
cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
