Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
23. Remove bolts retaining oil pan to engine. Remove oil pan.
24. If necessary, remove two bolts retaining oil pump screen cover and tube to oil pump and remove bolt retaining oil pump screen cover and tube to
main bearing stud spacer. Remove oil pump screen cover and tube.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean oil pan and inspect for damage.
NOTE: Remove all traces of dirt, oil or previously applied sealant. Clean all sealing surfaces with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A. Sealing surfaces must be clean and dry before applying sealant.
2. Clean sealing surfaces of engine front cover, crankshaft rear oil seal and retainer and cylinder block.
3. Inspect oil pump screen cover and tube and replace O-ring.
4. If removed, position oil pump screen cover and tube on oil pump and hand-start two bolts.
5. Hand-tighten bolt retaining oil pump screen cover and tube to main bearing stud spacer.
6. Tighten oil pump screen cover and tube-to-oil pump bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.). Tighten oil pump screen cover and tube to main bearing
stud spacer bolt to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.).
