B&M 40291 CAST DEEP PAN - Manual

Installation Instructions
AOD/AODE/4R70W Cast
Aluminum Deep Oil Pan
(see www.bmracing.com for the latest vehicle fitment applications and model years)
Part Number 40291
© 2006, 2004 B&M Racing and Performance Products
Congratulations! You have just pur-
chased one of the finest cast alumi-
num pans available for the Ford AOD/
AODE/4R70W Transmission. The
B&M AOD/AODE/4R70W Cast Alu-
minum Deep Oil Pan has been de-
signed to work on most 1981 through
1998 Ford trucks with the AOD/AODE/
4R70W transmission. The B&M AOD/
AODE/4R70W Cast Aluminum Deep
Oil Pan provides several advantages
over stock factory oil pans. The extra
capacity provides increased oil volume
and added cooling, while the aluminum
construction increases case rigidity.
The drain plug feature allows regular
transmission maintenance and oil
changes without the usual mess as-
sociated with “dropping the pan.”
This B&M AOD/AODE/4R70W Cast
Aluminum Deep Oil Pan can be in-
stalled by anyone with minimum me-
chanical experience. It is however,
important to closely follow the instruc-
tions.
We recommend that you read through
the instructions completely before be-
ginning the installation, so you can fa-
miliarize yourself with the installation
procedure. Check the tool list at the
end of these instructions for the tools required to install your B&M AOD/
AODE/4R70W Cast Aluminum Deep
Oil Pan.
When installing your Deep Oil Pan
there are several other B&M products
you may wish to consider:
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER: We
feel that it is very important that every
vehicle should have a transmission oil
cooler in addition to the radiator heat
exchanger. Heat is the major cause of
transmission failures, and an oil cooler
is an inexpensive safeguard against
overheating. B&M offers a wide range
of transmission coolers to suit every
need, which are available at your B&M
dealer.
TRICK SHIFT PERFORMANCE ATF:
Trick Shift performance automatic
transmission fluid is the industry’s
leading performance ATF. A specially
blended oil with foam inhibitors, ex-
treme pressure agents and shift im-
provers, this fluid assures protection
while delivering the fastest possible
shifts. You literally “Pour in perfor-
mance.” Also, available at your B&M
dealer. INTRODUCTION
This Deep Oil Pan can be installed in
about an hour by carefully following the
instructions. Transmission compo-
nents are precision fit and dirt is the
number one enemy of an automatic
transmission. Cleanliness is very im-
portant, so a clean work surface from
which oil can easily be removed is
necessary.
Caution: Automatic transmissions op-
erate at temperatures between 150°F
and 250°F. It is suggested that the
vehicle be allowed to cool off for a few
hours to avoid burns from hot oil and
parts. The vehicle should be off the
ground for ease of installation - jack
stands, wheel ramps or a hoist will
work fine. MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS
FIRMLY SUPPORTED - DO NOT
WORK UNDER A VEHICLE IF IT IS
SUPPORTED BY ONLY A JACK! Try
to raise the vehicle 1-2 feet so you will
have plenty of room to work. Also, have
a small box to put bolts in and a drain
pan to catch oil.
INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Remove original oil pan. Have
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