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Oil Cooler

MATERIALS

Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153-H
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. CAUTION: The cooling system filling and bleeding procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the engine can occur.
  3. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Drain the engine oil.
  5. Remove the lower splash shield.
  6. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Cooler Components
    G03280802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    ITEM 9: OIL COOLER INSTALLATION NOTE 

    NOTE: Inspect the gasket and surfaces for contamination prior to installation.
    Fig 2: Rotating Cooler Clockwise Until Locating Pin Hits
    G03280803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Position the oil cooler and a new gasket and install the bolt.
    • Rotate the cooler clockwise until the locating pin hits the stop.

    ITEMS 7 AND 8: OIL FILTER AND GASKET INSTALLATION NOTE 

  1. Install the oil filter until the seal makes contact. Using an oil filter strap wrench, tighten an additional 270 degrees.