Oil Pump: Installation

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Prime the oil pump. Add 2 tablespoons of clean engine oil to the oil pump and rotate the oil pump by hand.
Install the oil pump and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Oil Pump
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a new O-ring seal, install the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Bolts, Oil Pump Screen And Pickup Tube
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the crankshaft timing chain sprocket with timing dot mark out.

Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Timing Chain Sprocket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Do not fill with clean engine oil until the engine front cover is installed.

Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to OIL PAN .
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the camshafts slightly, to align the timing marks.

Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 4: Aligning Primary Timing Chain Colored Links With Timing Marks On VCT Assemblies And Crankshaft Sprocket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the lower LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Lower LH Primary Timing Chain Guide
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.

Fig 6: Identifying Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.
1. Release the ratchet detent.
2. Using a soft-jawed vise, compress the ratchet plunger.
3. Align the hole in the ratchet plunger with the hole in the tensioner housing and install a suitable lockpin..
  
  Fig 7: Resetting Primary Timing Chain Tensioner
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the camshafts slightly to remove slack from the timing chain to install the tensioner.

Install the primary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the lockpin.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Primary Tensioner Bolts And Lockpin
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
- There is 48 links in between the RH intake VCT assembly colored link (1) and the LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2).
- There is 35 links in between RH intake VCT assembly colored link (2) and the 2 crankshaft sprocket links (3).
  
  Fig 9: Checking Correct Alignment Of All Timing Marks
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Do not use excessive force when installing the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid. Damage to the mega cap could cause the cylinder head to be inoperable. If difficult to install the VCT oil control solenoid, inspect the bore and VCT oil control solenoid to ensure there are no burrs, sharp edges or contaminants present on the mating surface. Only clean the external surfaces as necessary.

NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the installation of the VCT oil control solenoid.

NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

Install the LH intake VCT oil control solenoid and the bolt.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 20 degrees.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Bolt And LH Intake VCT Oil Control Solenoid
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Do not use excessive force when installing the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid. Damage to the mega cap could cause the cylinder head to be inoperable. If difficult to install the VCT oil control solenoid, inspect the bore and VCT oil control solenoid to ensure there are no burrs, sharp edges or contaminants present on the mating surface. Only clean the external surfaces as necessary.

NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the installation of the VCT oil control solenoid.

NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

Install the RH intake VCT oil control solenoid and the bolt.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 20 degrees.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Bolt And RH Intake VCT Oil Control Solenoid
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the RH Camshaft Holding Tool.

Fig 12: Identifying RH Camshaft Holding Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the RH valve train oil tube and the 3 bolts and tighten in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
  
  Fig 13: Locating Bolts And RH Valve Train Oil Tube
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the LH Camshaft Holding Tool.

Fig 14: Identifying LH Camshaft Holding Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH valve train oil tube and the 3 bolts and tighten in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
  
  Fig 15: Locating Bolts And LH Valve Train Oil Tube
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.