IN-VEHICLE SERVICE
Oil Filter and/or Adapter
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00
-02 .
2. Position drain pan beneath engine oil pan (6675).
3. Remove oil pan drain plug and drain.
4. Remove oil filter.
Installation
1. Install oil pan drain plug. Tighten to 20-34 Nm (15-25 lb-ft).
2. Lubricate oil filter gasket with fresh engine oil.
3. Thread oil filter onto adapter until gasket contacts cylinder blocks (6010) and then advance oil filter an
additional one-half turn.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Refill crankcase to proper level with specified engine oil.
6. Start engine and check for leaks.
Section 03-01B: Engine, 3.0L V-6 1997 Aerostar, Ranger Workshop Manual
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