One thing you can say about Ford: it still builds trucks like it used to. And that's usually a good thing, except when it comes to doing things like replacing a damaged oilpan, or removing the oilpan to work on the bottom-end of the engine. Because, like many vehicles, popping the oilpan on this one is going to require moving some serious metal. The procedure below applies generally to all of the engines offered with this chassis, but watch for specific hurdles with your engine/transmission combo.
Instructions
- 1
Remove the bolts attaching the fan shroud to the radiator, and remove the fan shroud. Unbolt the mechanical cooling fan (if so equipped), and remove it. While you could just remove the upper fan shroud to lift the engine, it's always good policy to remove the mechanical cooling fan to reduce the risk of damage to your radiator.
2Connect your engine hoist to the lift hooks on the front of the engine, and lift the hoist enough to tension the chains. Under the truck, loosen the transmission-mount bolts; attempting to pivot the engine upward without loosening the transmission mount will surely damage the mount.
3Remove the engine-mount-to-frame nuts and bolts, or the engine mount through-bolts; whichever is more accessible with your engine. Press the jack-handle down on your hoist and lift the engine a quarter-inch. Check all around for binding, and watch the engine tilt.
4Continue to lift the engine 1/4-inch at a time. Check constantly for binding around the exhaust pipes, at the throttle body linkage, at the coolant hoses and all around the engine. Disconnect as necessary to lift the engine upward by exactly two inches. As you lift, have your assistant both monitor the engine from other angles, and insert wood blocks in the gap between the mount and bracket, or bracket and frame.
5Set the engine down on the blocks, but keep tension on the chain to stabilize the engine while you're working on it. Finally, crawl under the truck, remove the drain plug and drain the poil. Remove the oilpan bolts. Pull the pan off, being careful not to damage the oil-pump pickup and tube.
6Installation is the reverse of removal, but the details will vary depending upon your truck, options and trim level. Just don't forget to re-tighten the transmission mount bolt; it's easy to miss after all dealing with everything on the engine.
