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Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube

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NOTE: 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. Using a new O-ring seal, install the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Screen & Bolts
    G06063010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .