E 150 V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
21. NOTE: Oil pan is removed for clarity.
Remove the bolts retaining the oil pump screen cover and pickup tube and let the bolts drop into the oil pan.
22. Remove the oil pan at the rear of the engine.
23. Clean the oil pan thoroughly and inspect the oil pan gasket.
24. Clean the mating surfaces for the oil pan with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
Installation
All engines
1. CAUTION: Make sure the O-ring is in place and not damaged. A missing or damaged O-ring can cause foam in the lubrication system, low oil
pressure and severe engine damage.
NOTE: Clean and inspect the mating surfaces and install a new O-ring. Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil.
Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
2. NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone
gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant at the crankshaft rear seal retainer-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown.
