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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, can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the timing drive components. Refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
  3. Remove the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN .
  4. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump.
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Bolts
    G06394760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.