Removal & Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Ranger, and 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove oil pump attaching bolts. Remove oil pump and oil pump drive shaft. Disassemble oil pump. Note direction of component installation for reassembly reference.