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Oil Pump: Removal

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CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
  3. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to OIL PUMP SCREEN AND PICKUP TUBE .
  4. Remove the 4 bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying Sequence Of Oil Pump Bolts
    G04680774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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