Lincoln CJ5Z-6675-A Engine Oil Pan Assembly

To remove the components, first raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Drain the engine oil, clean and install the engine oil drain plug, and remove and discard the oil filter for replacement. Next, remove the lower engine splash shield and the air filter housing. The transaxle must be moved slightly back from the engine, so support the engine from above and the transaxle with a floor jack. Loosen the upper engine-to-transaxle mounting bolts and back them off about 0.20 inch (5 mm), then loosen the left-side and right-side engine-to-bellhousing bolts. Caution is advised as the transaxle should not be moved back more than 0.20 inch (5 mm) to avoid damage. Remove the transaxle roll restrictor mount through bolts and the mount itself, followed by the catalytic converter. Next, remove the three bellhousing-to-pan bolts, one oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt, and the timing chain cover-to-oil pan fasteners. Move the power steering hose away from the oil pan by removing the bracket retaining nut, and then remove the air conditioning compressor without disconnecting the lines. Use a screwdriver to pry between the engine and transaxle until the bellhousing has moved away from the block to the limit of the loosened bolts. Unscrew the oil pan retaining bolts evenly until all are removed, then use a rubber mallet to loosen the oil pan seal and lower the oil pan, turning it as necessary to clear the exhaust system. Be cautious when prying between mating surfaces to avoid damage that could lead to leaks, and use a putty knife to cut through any sealant if necessary. For installation, thoroughly clean and degrease the mating surfaces of the lower engine block/crankcase and oil pan, removing all traces of sealant, and wipe out the oil pan. Apply a 1/8-inch wide bead of sealant to the oil pan flange, ensuring it is approximately 3/16-inch from the outside edge and around the inside edge of the bolt holes, as well as to the front flange where it meets the timing chain cover. The oil pan must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealant. Install the oil pan bolts, tightening them finger tight, followed by the timing chain cover-to-oil pan fasteners to the specified torque. Tighten the oil pan-to-engine block bolts in a circular pattern from the center outwards to the specified torque, then tighten the oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts and the transaxle to engine bolts evenly to the specified torque. Finally, lower the vehicle to the ground and wait at least 1 hour for the sealant to cure before refilling the engine with oil, trimming off any excess sealant with a sharp knife, and installing a new oil filter.

To remove the components, first raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Drain the engine oil, then clean and install the engine oil drain plug, tightening it to the specified torque. Remove and discard the oil filter for replacement. Next, take off the engine lower splash shield and the air filter housing. The transaxle needs to be moved slightly back from the engine; support the engine from above and the transaxle with a floor jack. Loosen the upper engine-to-transaxle mounting bolts and back them off about 3/16-inch, then loosen the left-side and right-side engine-to-bellhousing bolts, ensuring the transaxle is not moved back more than 0.19-inch to avoid damage. Remove the transaxle roll restrictor mount through bolts and the mount itself, followed by the catalytic converter. Remove the three bellhousing-to-pan bolts and one oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt, along with the timing chain cover-to-oil pan fasteners. Detach the power steering hose bracket retaining nut and move the hose aside. Remove the air compressor without disconnecting the lines and tie it out of the way. Use a screwdriver to pry between the engine and transaxle until the bellhousing has moved away from the block to the limit of the loosened bolts. Unscrew the oil pan retaining bolts evenly until all are removed, then use a rubber mallet to loosen the oil pan seal and lower the oil pan, turning it as necessary to clear the exhaust system. Clean and degrease the mating surfaces of the lower engine block and oil pan, removing all traces of sealant. Apply a 1/8-inch wide bead of sealant to the oil pan flange, ensuring it is around the inside edge of the bolt holes and the front flange where it meets the timing chain cover, and install the oil pan bolts finger tight. Install the timing chain cover-to-oil pan fasteners and tighten them to the specified torque. Tighten the oil pan-to-engine block bolts in a circular pattern from the center outwards, then tighten the oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts and the transaxle to engine bolts evenly. Finally, lower the vehicle to the ground and wait at least 1 hour for the sealant to cure before refilling the engine with oil, trimming off any excess sealant and installing a new oil filter.

Drain the engine oil, clean and install the engine oil drain plug, and remove and discard the oil filter.

Remove the air filter housing.

Tighten all fasteners to the torque values listed in Specifications. Always replace any self-locking nuts disturbed on removal. Fill the engine with fresh engine oil and install a new filter. Start the engine and check for leaks.