Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
- Drain the engine oil.
- Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. To remove individual components, only carry out the listed steps.OIL PAN, OIL PUMP, OIL PUMP SCREEN AND PICKUP TUBE COMPONENT STEPS
Component Steps Oil Pan 1-3 Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube 1-5 Oil Pump 1-8 - To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Item 1: Oil Pan Bolts Removal Note
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the bolts and the lateral support bar.
NOTE:
LH is shown, RH is similar.
NOTE:
LH is shown, RH is similar.
Items 4 and 5: Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube Removal Note
- Remove the bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
- Inspect the O-ring seal and install a new one if necessary.
CAUTION:
Only use hand tools to remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
Items 6-8: Oil Pump Removal Note
- Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS in this section.
- Remove the bolts and the oil pump.
- Discard the gasket.
- Clean the sealing surfaces.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leaks paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.
Items 6-8: Oil Pump Installation Note
- Install a new gasket.
- Install the oil pump and tighten the bolts in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS in this section.
Items 4 and 5: Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube Installation Note
- Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
NOTE:
Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal prior to installing.
Items 1-3: Oil Pan Installation Note
- Install a new oil pan gasket and the oil pan. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 N.m (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
- Position the lateral support bars and install the bolts.
- Install the bolts.
- Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Make sure all gasket sealing surfaces are clean and dry.
NOTE:
LH is shown, RH is similar.
NOTE:
LH is shown, RH is similar.