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Oil Pump: Removal

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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 may cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the 2 steering column dash boot bearing nuts.
    Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Dash Boot Bearing Nuts
    G06394907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

    Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

    Fig 2: Holding Steering Wheel
    G06063988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the RH and LH engine mount-to-engine bracket mount nuts.

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  6. Remove the 9 bolts and the lower air deflector.
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  7. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Loosen the 2 nuts for the crossmember brace.

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  8. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the 6 bolts (2 shown in illustration) and slide the crossmember brace forward and remove.

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  9. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the 4 nuts (2 shown in illustration) and the front crossmember brace.

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  10. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
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  11. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
  12. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the intake Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) assemblies as shown in illustration.
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  13. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH valve train oil tube.
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  14. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the Top Dead Center (TDC) position.

    Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the LH camshafts.

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  15. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH valve train oil tube.
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  16. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

    Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the RH camshafts.

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    NOTE: The following 3 steps are for primary timing chains that the colored links are not visible.
  17. Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT assembly as shown in illustration.
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  18. Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT assembly as shown in illustration.
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  19. NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.

    Mark the 2 timing chain links that align with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket as shown in illustration.

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  20. Remove the 2 bolts and the primary timing chain tensioner.
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  21. Remove the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
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  22. Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH primary timing chain guide.
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  23. NOTE: Removal of the VCT oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the primary timing chain.
    NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.
    NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

    Remove the bolt and the LH intake VCT oil control solenoid.

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  24. NOTE: Removal of the VCT oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the primary timing chain.
    NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.
    NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

    Remove the bolt and the RH intake VCT oil control solenoid.

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  25. Remove the primary timing chain.
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  26. Install the LH engine lift eye.
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  27. Install the RH front engine lift eye.
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  28. Remove the 8 pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield.
    Fig 3: Locating Radiator Sight Shield Pin-Type Retainers
    G06403276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH radiator support bracket.
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  30. NOTE: Do not position the legs of the Engine Support Bar on the fenders. Instead, position the legs on the body structure near the suspension strut tower. Failure to follow these instructions may result in body damage.

    Install the Engine Support Bar.

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  31. Disconnect the 2 Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) electrical connectors.
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  32. Detach the 2 EPAS wiring harness pin-type retainers.
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  33. Remove the steering shaft pinch bolt and disconnect the steering shaft.
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  34. NOTE: Mark the position of the 4 subframe nuts and 4 subframe bolts for reference during installation.
    NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the 4 rear subframe bolts.

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  35. Using an adjustable jackstand, support the subframe.
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  36. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Remove the 4 front subframe nuts and lower the subframe, using the adjustable jackstand.

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  37. Remove the oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt from below the starter motor.
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  38. NOTE: The automatic transmission has one more bottom bellhousing-to-oil pan bolt than the manual transmission.
    NOTE: Automatic transmission shown in illustration, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the 2 LH bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.

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  39. Remove the 16 oil pan bolts.
    Fig 4: Locating Oil Pan Bolts
    G07958806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. NOTE: LH rear shown in illustration, RH front similar.
    NOTE: The subframe may need to be lowered more for clearance to remove the oil pan.

    Using a suitable pry tool, locate the 2 pry pads (1 shown in illustration) at the LH and RH side of the oil pan and pry the oil pan loose and remove.

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  41. NOTE: Only use a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the oil pan. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths.

    Clean the engine oil pan using a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15, 000 rpm.

    • Thoroughly wash the oil pan to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
  42. NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.

    Clean the sealing surfaces of the cylinder block and engine front cover in the following sequence.

    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
    2. Apply silicone gasket remover and allow to set for several minutes.
    3. Remove the silicone gasket remover. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    4. Apply metal surface prep to remove any remaining traces of oil and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
  43. Remove the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
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  44. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
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  45. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump.
    Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Oil Pump
    G06062564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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