my oil pan gasket is leaking on my 2002 f350 5.4l 4x4. I have read lots of threads on replacing this gasket on an f150 but haven't seen one for an f250/350. so what is the procedure to do this job on an f350?

-thanks

 

Has anyone done this?

 

Removal

Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold — 4.6L or Intake Manifold — 5.4L in this section.
Remove the fan shroud and the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to Section 303-03.
Remove the retainers and the shield.

Remove the nut and position the transmission oil filler tube aside.

Release the wiring retainers from the water heater inlet tube bracket.
Release the knock sensor electrical connector retainer.
Release the engine harness routing clip retainer.

Disconnect the hose from the water heater inlet tube.

Remove the water heater inlet tube studs.

Remove the water heater inlet tube.

Remove the two transmission-to-engine bolts.

Assemble the special tools.

Install the special tools.

Install the special tool and support the engine.

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
Drain the engine oil, and remove the oil filter.
NOTE: RH is shown; LH is similar.

Remove the four engine mount nuts.

Remove the flexplate inspection plate.

Lower the vehicle.
Using the Heavy Duty Engine Support, raise the engine 10-1/4 inches from the crankshaft pulley to the lower edge of the No. 1 crossmember.
Raise the vehicle.
Remove the bolts and partially lower the oil pan (6675).

NOTE: Oil pan is removed for clarity.

Remove the bolts retaining the oil pump screen cover and tube (6622) and let the bolts drop into the oil pan.

Remove the oil pan at the rear of the engine.
Clean the mating surfaces and clean the oil pan thoroughly.
Inspect the oil pan gasket (6710).
Installation

All engines


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.

NOTE: If not secure within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant where the front cover and the rear crankshaft seal retainer fit to the engine block.
Tighten the bolts in three stages, in the sequence shown.
Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

Lower the vehicle.
Lower the engine and remove the special tools.
Raise the vehicle.
NOTE: RH is shown; LH is similar.

Install the four engine mount nuts.

Install the flexplate inspection plate.

Lower the vehicle.
Install the transmission-to-engine bolts.

NOTE: Do not re-use the O-ring seals. Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean engine coolant before installing the water heater inlet tube.

Insert the water heater inlet tube over the new seals.

Romeo engines (4.6L)


Install the water heater inlet tube studs.

Position the transmission fluid filler tube and install the nut.

Windsor engine (5.4L)


Install the water heater inlet tube studs.

Position the transmission fluid filler tube and install the nut.

All engines


Connect the hose to the water heater inlet tube.

Install the wiring retainers in the water heater inlet tube bracket.
Install the knock sensor electrical connector retainer.
Install the engine harness routing clip retainer.

Install the retainers and the shield.

Install the fan shroud and the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to Section 303-03.
Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold — 4.6L or Intake Manifold — 5.4L in this section.
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Start the engine and check for leaks.