Oil Pump: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean and inspect the mating surfaces.
Position the oil pump and loosely install the bolts.
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 1: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: The oil pump must be primed prior to starting the engine.

Install the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN - Automatic Transmission or OIL PAN - Manual Transmission .
Install the LH timing chain guide and the timing chains. Refer to Timing Drive Components .