Mountaineer V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI (1998)
49. Remove the top front axle housing bolt, then lower the axle 25 mm (1 inch) and move to the right 18 mm (0.75 inch), guiding the LH axle
halfshaft out of the axle.
50. Disconnect the vent hose from the front axle housing.
51. Lower the axle from the vehicle.
ALL VEHICLES
52. Remove the oil filter assembly.
53. Position aside the oil bypass assembly.
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Remove the bolt and the O-ring seal.
NOTE: Remove the oil pump and the oil pan as an assembly.
54. Remove the bolts and lower the oil pan.