Oil Pump: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the timing belt. For additional information, refer to TIMING BELT .
Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to OIL PUMP SCREEN AND PICKUP TUBE .
Remove the crankshaft sprocket and the timing belt guide.

Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Sprocket
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Remove the coolant tube bracket bolt.

Fig 2: Removing Coolant Line Bracket Bolt
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Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.

Fig 3: Removing A/C compressor Bolts
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Remove the lower A/C bracket bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Lower A/C Bracket Bolts
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Remove the six lower crankcase-to-transmission bolts.

Fig 5: Removing Lower Crankcase-To-Transmission
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Remove the lower crankcase-to-upper crankcase bolts and the lower crankcase.

Fig 6: Removing Lower Crankcase-To-Upper Crankcase
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Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts & Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
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Remove the bolts and the oil pump.

Fig 8: Removing Oil Pump
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