Oil Pump: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. 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.

Fig 1: Rotating Crankshaft Clockwise Until Keyway Is At 12 O'Clock Position Using Crankshaft Holding Tool
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Verify the data matrix on the camshafts is facing up, if not, rotate the crankshaft clockwise one revolution.

Fig 2: Locating Data Matrix On Camshafts
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Remove the 2 bolts and the RH primary timing chain tensioner.

Fig 3: Locating Bolts And RH Primary Timing Chain Tensioner
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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.

Fig 4: Locating RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm

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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.

Fig 5: Locating Bolt And RH Timing Chain Guide

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Remove the bolt and the RH timing chain guide.
Remove the RH primary timing chain.

Fig 6: Locating RH Primary Timing Chain
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Using the crankshaft holding tool, rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise until the crankshaft keyway is at the 9 o'clock position.

Fig 7: Rotating Crankshaft Counterclockwise Until Crankshaft Keyway Is At 9 O'Clock Position Using Crankshaft Holding Tool
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Remove the 2 bolts and the LH primary timing chain tensioner.

Fig 8: Locating Bolts And LH Primary Timing Chain Tensioner
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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.

Fig 9: Locating LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm

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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.

Fig 10: Locating Bolt And LH Timing Chain Guide

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Remove the bolt and the LH timing chain guide.
Remove the LH primary timing chain.

Fig 11: Locating LH Primary Timing Chain
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 12: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket
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Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE LUBRICATION COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW and OIL PUMP SCREEN AND PICKUP TUBE .
Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 stud bolts and the oil pump.