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Oil Level Indicator and Tube

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (in Canada Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12) or equivalent WSS-M2C930-A
  1. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
  2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level Indicator Tube
    G03280808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

ITEM 2: OIL LEVEL INDICATOR TUBE REMOVAL NOTE 

  1. Remove the bolts and position the power steering reservoir aside.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts & Position Power Steering Reservoir Aside
    G03280809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the oil level indicator tube and discard the O-ring seal.
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube & Discard O-Ring Seal
    G03280810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

ITEM 3: OIL LEVEL INDICATOR TUBE INSTALLATION NOTE 

    CAUTION: Failure to lubricate the O-ring seal and the oil level indicator tube-to-engine block mating surface with clean engine oil can result in engine oil leaks.
    CAUTION: Make sure the O-ring seal remains in position and does not roll up the indicator tube during installation.
  1. Install a new O-ring seal and the oil level indicator tube.
    • Lubricate the new O-ring seal and engine mating surface with clean engine oil.
  2. Position the power steering reservoir and install the bolts.
    Fig 4: Positioning Power Steering Reservoir & Install Bolts
    G03280811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.