Escape 4WD V6-3.0L (2008)
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These
tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
CAUTION: Do not damage the oil pan gasket while cleaning the sealant from the lower cylinder block-to-oil pan joint.
Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.
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Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner and install new gaskets.
2. NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of applying sealant.
Apply a 6 mm (0.23 in) diameter dot of silicone gasket and sealer to the cylinder block, lower cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan mating
surfaces.
3. Position the engine front cover and install the bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
