Oil Pump: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Using the crankshaft holding tool, rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the keyway is at the 12 o'clock position.
Verify the data matrix on the camshafts is facing up, if not, rotate the crankshaft clockwise one revolution.
Remove the 2 bolts and the RH primary timing chain tensioner.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 12 o'clock position after removing the RH timing chain tensioner arm.

Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the RH timing chain guide. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 12 o'clock position after removing the RH timing chain guide.

Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.
Remove the RH primary timing chain.
Using the crankshaft holding tool, rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise until the crankshaft keyway is at the 9 o'clock position.
Remove the 2 bolts and the LH primary timing chain tensioner.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 9 o'clock position after removing the LH timing chain tensioner arm.

Remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to provide enough slack in the chain to remove the LH timing chain guide. Return the crankshaft keyway to the 9 o'clock position after removing the LH timing chain guide.

Remove the bolt and the LH timing chain guide.
Remove the LH primary timing chain.
Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE LUBRICATION COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW and OIL PAN .
Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 stud bolts and the oil pump.