Oil Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the turbocharger pedestal. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - TURBOCHARGER article.
- Position back the heat insulating wrap and disconnect the fuel Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR) valve electrical connector.
- Using the Injector Pressure Regulator Socket, remove the IPR valve.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
- Remove or loosen the 8 bolts as needed.
- Use a thin gasket scraper to separate the cover from the crankcase at the rear cover seam. Remove the high-pressure oil pump cover.
- Remove and discard the press-in-place gasket.
- Position the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture and check the oil pump drive gear backlash.
- Loosen the 2 bolts on the high-pressure tube assembly.
- Remove the 3 bolts and the high-pressure oil pump.
- Remove and discard the lower O-ring seals.
- Remove and discard the high-pressure oil pump O-ring seal.
NOTE:
Use care when removing the pump cover. The 3 bolts remaining in the pump cover under the EGR cooler can fall out of the pump cover and into the engine under the high-pressure pump.
NOTE:
To prevent engine damage, do not pry off the high-pressure pump cover off the pump or damage to the cover can occur.