Oil Filter Adapter —4x4
Removal
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .
Remove the lower radiator hose (8286). For additional information, refer to Section 303-03 .
Remove the front drive axle assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 205-03 .
Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
If the vehicle does have an oil cooler, remove the oil cooler. For additional information, refer to Oil Cooler in this section.
Disconnect the oil pressure sender electrical connector.
Remove the four bolts and the oil filter adapter.
Installation
Install a new oil filter adapter gasket (6840).
Position the oil filter adapter and install the four bolts.
Install a new oil filter adapter gasket.
Position the oil filter adapter and install the four bolts.
Connect the oil pressure sender electrical connector.
If the vehicle is equipped with an oil cooler, install the oil cooler. For additional information, refer to Oil Cooler in this section.
Install the drain plug.
Install the front drive axle assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 205-03 .
Install the lower radiator hose. For additional information, refer to Section 303-03 .
Lower the vehicle.
Fill the engine with Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.