Oil Pump: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. 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 may cause engine failure.

Remove the engine front cover. Refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) assemblies as shown in illustration.
NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the Top Dead Center (TDC) position.

Install the Special Tool(s): Tool, Camshaft Holding 303-1248.
NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

Install the Special Tool(s): Tool, Camshaft Holding 303-1248.
Remove the 3 bolts and the RH VCT housing.
Remove the 3 bolts and the LH VCT housing.

NOTE: The following 3 steps are for primary timing chains when the colored links are not visible.
Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT assembly as shown in illustration.
Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT assembly as shown in illustration.
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.
Remove the 2 bolts and the primary timing chain tensioner.
Remove the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH primary timing chain guide.
Remove the primary timing chain.
Remove the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
Remove the 2 bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump.