Section 03-01B: Engine, 5.0L HO and 5.0L Cobra
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE

Oil Pan

 

Removal

  1. Raise hood (16612) and cover front fenders (16005) . Disconnect battery ground cable (14301) .
  1. Remove oil level indicator tube (6754) from LH side of cylinder block (6010) .
  1. Remove air cleaner outlet tube (9B659) .
  1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02.
  1. Drain crankcase. Disconnect wiring from low oil level sensor (6C624) .
  1. Remove starter motor retaining bolts and electrical connections. Remove starter motor (11002) from vehicle.
  1. Remove dual converter and pipe as outlined in Section 04-00.
  1. Remove front engine support insulator (6038) to front sub-frame retaining nuts.
  1. Remove rear engine support (6A023) and rear engine support insulator (6068) as outlined in Section 02-03.
  1. Remove steering gear retaining bolts and position steering gear (3504) forward out of the way.
  1. Raise and support engine in a position that allows for clearance for oil pan removal.
  1. Remove oil pan retaining bolts and lower oil pan (6675) to front sub-frame (5C145) .
  1. Remove oil pump (6600) and oil pump screen cover and tube attaching bolts. Allow oil pump and oil pump screen cover and tube (6622) to drop into oil pan .
  1. Remove oil pan from vehicle.
 

Installation

  1. Clean the oil pan and inspect for damage.
  1. Clean the oil pan gasket surface on the cylinder block .
  1. With oil pump and oil pump screen cover and tube positioned in the oil pan , install oil pump and then install oil pan and oil pan gasket (6710) . Tighten the oil pan bolts to 12-16 Nm (110-144 lb-in).
  1. Lower engine onto front sub-frame and install front engine support insulator retaining nuts. Tighten to 97-133 Nm (72-98 lb-ft).
  1. Position steering gear and install retaining bolts. Refer to Group 11.
  1. Install the starter motor and reconnect electrical connections. Connect engine control sensor wiring (12A581) to low oil level sensor .
  1. Install rear engine support insulator and crossmember (5025) as outlined in Section 02-03.
  1. Install dual converter and pipe as outlined in Section 09-00.
  1. Lower vehicle.
  1. Install oil level indicator tube to side of cylinder block .
  1. Connect battery ground cable .
  1. Fill crankcase to proper level with specified engine oil.
  1. Install air cleaner outlet tube as outlined in Section 03-12.
  1. Apply parking brake and, while holding foot on brake, start engine and allow to run for a few minutes.
  1. Turn engine OFF and check for oil leaks.
  1. Remove fender covers.
  1. Close hood .