Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove oil level dipstick as directed.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Drain crankcase.
5. Remove starter motor and brace.
6. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from the heated oxygen sensors.
7. Remove dual converter Y pipe.
8. Remove engine rear plate from converter housing.
9. Remove oil pan retaining bolts. Remove oil pan making sure internal pan baffle does not snag oil pump screen cover and tube.
Installation
1. Clean the gasket surfaces on the cylinder block and oil pan.
2. NOTE: Prior to applying sealer, clean sealing surface with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSE-M513392-A, to remove all residues that may interfere with the sealer's ability to adhere.
NOTE: When using silicone sealer, assembly should occur within seven minutes after sealer application. After this time, the sealer may start to
set-up, and its sealing effectiveness may be reduced.
Apply a 6 mm (1/4-inch) bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G343-A4 to the
junction of the rear crankshaft main bearing cap and cylinder block and junction of the engine front cover and cylinder block.
