Oil Pump - Vehicles Built From: 20-March-2018: Installation

4x2/4x4 

1. Prime the oil pump. Add 2 tablespoons of clean engine oil to the oil pump and rotate the oil pump by hand.
2. Install the oil pump and the bolts.

   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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3. Install a new oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal.

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4. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the bolts.

   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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5. NOTE: The oil pan and the specified bolts must be installed and the oil pan aligned to the cylinder block within 4 minutes of sealant application. Final tightening of the oil pan bolts must be carried out within 60 minutes of sealant application.

   Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the oil pan.

   Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

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6. Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 crankshaft seal retainer plate-to-cylinder block joint areas on the sealing surface of the oil pan.

   Material

   : Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

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7. NOTE: The oil pan and the specified bolts must be installed within 4 minutes of the start of sealant application.
   NOTE: Keep the oil pan as close as possible to the transmission while installing, then slide forward towards the engine front cover to prevent wiping off of the sealant.

   Install the bolts finger tight.

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8. NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

   Draw the transmission and engine together using the bolts.

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9. NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

   Install the oil pan bolts.

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10. NOTE: Do not torque at this time.

    Install the oil pan bolt.

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11. Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence.

    Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

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12. Install the remaining oil pan bolts and tighten in sequence.

    Torque:Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1-9 and 11-14 to : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)Stage 2: Tighten bolt 1-9 and 11-14 additional : 45°Stage 3: Tighten bolt 10 to : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)Stage 4: Tighten bolt 10 an additional : 45°Stage 5: Tighten bolts 15 and 16 to : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)Stage 6: Tighten bolts 15 and 16 an additional : 90°

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13. Tighten the oil pan and bellhousing bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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14. Tighten the oil pan and bellhousing bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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15. Remove and discard the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts. Install new transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

    Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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16. Attach the generator wiring harness retainer to the engine block.

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    4x4 

17. NOTE: Use care when positioning the front axle housing or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.

    Using an adjustable stand, raise the front axle carrier into position. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands.

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18. Install the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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19. Install the upper front axle carrier bushing bolt.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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20. Install the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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21. Remove the adjustable stand. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands.

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    4x2/4x4 

22. Install the transmission cooler and bolts.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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23. Install the transmission cooler bracket bolt.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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24. Position back the transmission cooler tube and install the bolt.

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25. Remove the transmission tube pin-type retainer from the oil pan.

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26. Install the starter. Refer to: Starter Motor .
27. Install the crossmember, nuts and bolts.

    Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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28. If equipped.Install the skid plate and bolts.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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29. • If equipped.Iinstall the underbody shield and the bolts.

      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    • *Install the underbody shield and the bolts.

      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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30. • If equipped.Install the transmission housing cover.
    • Install the bolts.

      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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31. If equipped.Install the skid plate and bolts.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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32. Install the timing chain sprocket.

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33. 1. Install the LH timing chain with the single colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT units.
    2. Install the double colored links so they straddle the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket.

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34. Install the LH timing chain tensioner arm.

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35. 1. Position the tensioner in a soft-jawed vise.
    2. Using pliers, squeeze the ends of the ratchet wire clip together.
    3. Using the soft-jawed vise, compress the plunger to the reset position.
    4. Install a locking pin in the 2 holes of the tensioner body to hold the plunger in place.

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36. 1. Position the LH timing chain tensioner with the end of the tensioner correctly engaged to the tensioner arm.
    2. Install the studbolt, bolt.

       Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    3. Remove the pin.

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37. Install the LH timing chain guide and bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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38. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1655 Tool, Camshaft Holding.

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39. 1. Install the RH timing chain with the single colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT units.
    2. Install the double colored links so they straddle the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket.

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40. Install the RH timing chain tensioner arm.

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41. 1. Position the tensioner in a soft-jawed vise.
    2. Using pliers, squeeze the ends of the ratchet wire clip together.
    3. Using the soft-jawed vise, compress the plunger to the reset position.
    4. Install a locking pin in the 2 holes of the tensioner body to hold the plunger in place.

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42. 1. Position the RH timing chain tensioner with the end of the tensioner correctly engaged to the tensioner arm.
    2. Install the retainers.

       Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    3. Remove the pin.

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43. Install the RH timing chain guide and bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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44. Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1655 Tool, Camshaft Holding.

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45. Tighten the upper bell housing-to-engine bolts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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46. Install the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .