2014 Mustang Workshop Manual

SECTION 303-01C: Engine — 5.8L (4V)	2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR	Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Oil Cooler Thermostat

Material
Item	Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep ZC-31-A	—

Removal

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Section 414-01 .

Remove the ACL assembly and the ACL outlet tube. Refer to Section 303-12 .

NOTICE: If metal or aluminum material is present in the oil cooler thermostat, mechanical concerns exist. Failure to correct these concerns may cause engine failure. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to Section 303-00 .
Remove the 6 bolts and the oil cooler thermostat.
- Discard the gaskets.
- Inspect the oil cooler thermostat.

Installation

NOTE: Clean the mounting surfaces with Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Inspect the mating surfaces.
Using new gaskets, install the oil cooler thermostat and the 6 bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.

Install the ACL assembly and the ACL outlet tube. Refer to Section 303-12 .

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Section 414-01 .