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Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube: Installation

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  1. Install a new O-ring seal on the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    • Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    1. Position the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    2. Install the bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    3. Install the nut and tighten in 2 stages.
      • Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      • Stage 2: Tighten 45 degrees.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pump Screen, Pickup Tube & Bolts
    GF0024257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan .
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