Merkur Xr4ti L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo (1985)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Disconnect oil level sensor electrical connector and remove oil dipstick.
3.
Install engine support tool D79P-6000-B or equivalent.
4.
Raise and support vehicle, then drain engine oil.
5.
Remove starter.
6.
Remove pinch bolt at steering column to steering gear coupling.
7.
Remove engine mount studs to crossmember attaching bolts.
8.
Lower vehicle and, using support tool, raise engine as far as possible.
9.
Raise vehicle, then remove steering gear to crossmember attaching bolts.
10.
Disengage steering gear from steering column and pull forward, away from steering column, being careful not to bend or stretch power steering
gear hoses and lines.
11.
Position suitable jack under crossmember, then remove crossmember to side rail attaching bolts.
12.
Lower transmission jack and crossmember, then remove oil pan attaching bolts and the oil pan.
Fig. 12 Installing oil pan
INSTALLATION
1.
Clean gasket surfaces on oil pan and cylinder block.
2.
Apply even coat of suitable sealant to oil pan side gaskets and allow sealant to dry past wet stage, then install on oil pan.
3.
Apply {1/4} inch bead of suitable sealant along seam between cylinder block and front cover, and along seam between cylinder block and rear
main bearing cap.
