Oil Cooler: Removal

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Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Remove the bolts and oil filter adapter.
- Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
Fig 1: Inspecting Sealing Surfaces
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolts and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler supply port cover.
- Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
Fig 2: Inspecting Sealing Surfaces
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Remove the bolts and the oil filter base.
- Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
Fig 3: Inspecting Sealing Surfaces
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CAUTION: In the event of a catastrophic engine failure, always install a new oil cooler cover assembly (with oil cooler). Foreign material cannot be removed from the oil cooler.

NOTE: The oil cooler is replaced as an assembly.

Fig 4: Inspecting Sealing Surfaces

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the bolts and the oil cooler assembly.
- Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
Remove the oil pump inlet strainer.
- Clean and inspect the strainer for tears or other signs of damage.
Fig 5: Removing Oil Pump Inlet Strainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.