High Pressure Oil Branch Tube: Installation

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Pack the high-pressure oil branch tube bolt holes with grease and install the 2 retaining bolts flush with the bottom.

Fig 1: Installing Tube Retaining Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal prior to installing the high-pressure oil pump.

NOTE: Only 2 bolts shown in illustration.

Fig 2: Installing High-Pressure Oil Pump Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

If the high-pressure oil pump is removed, install the high-pressure oil pump and 3 bolts. Tighten to 31 N.m (23 lb-ft).
Position the 2 bolts for the high-pressure oil branch tube adapter.

Fig 3: Positioning High-Pressure Oil Branch Tube Adapter Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal for the high-pressure oil branch tube prior to installing into the engine.

Fig 4: Installing High-Pressure Oil Branch Tube Adapter To High-Pressure Oil Branch Tube Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using a second technician to position the high-pressure oil branch tube into the engine. Loosely start the 2 bolts for the high-pressure oil branch tube adapter to high-pressure oil branch tube.

NOTE: If the Torx bit is dropped, it will be necessary to remove the cylinder head to retrieve it.

NOTE: It may be necessary to access the bolt though the standpipe hole. The extension will be on a slight angle and a second technician is required under the vehicle in the rear cover area, to observe and guide the socket onto the head of the hold down bolt.

NOTE: High-pressure oil branch tube removed from engine for clarity.

NOTE: Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.

Install the 2 high-pressure oil branch tube bolts.
- While tightening the high-pressure oil branch tube assembly hold down bolts, maintain a positive outward pressure on the high-pressure oil branch tube. See Figure
- Tighten to 14 N.m (124 lb-in).
Tighten the 2 bolts for the high-pressure oil branch tube adapter to high-pressure oil branch tube. See Figure. Tighten to 14 N.m (124 lb-in).
Install the rocker arms for cylinder numbers 7, 8 and exhaust rocker arm for number 6. For additional information, refer to ROCKER ARM .
Install the fuel injectors for cylinder numbers 6, 7 and 8. For additional information, refer to FUEL INJECTORS .
Install the engine rear cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE REAR COVER .
Finish installing the high-pressure oil pump. For additional information, refer to OIL PUMP .
Check and top off the engine oil.