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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.

4x2/4x4 

  1. 1.

    Remove the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .

  1. 2.

    NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction only.

    Align the timing marks.

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  1. 3.

    Remove the bolts and the LH oil tube.
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  1. 4.

    NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

    Install Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.

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  1. 5.

    Remove the bolts and the RH oil tube.
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  1. 6.

    NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

    Install Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.

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NOTE: The following 3 steps are for primary timing chains that the colored links are not visible. 

  1. 7.

    Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT unit as shown below.
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  1. 8.

    Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT unit as shown below.
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  1. 9.

    NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.

    Mark the timing chain links that aligns with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket as shown below.

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  1. 10.

    Remove the bolts and the timing chain tensioner.
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  1. 11.

    Remove the timing chain tensioner arm.
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  1. 12.

    Remove the bolts and the lower LH timing chain guide.
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  1. 13.

    Position the timing chain aside and remove the crankshaft sprocket.
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  1. 14.

    • If equipped, remove the bolts.
    • Release the retainer and remove the transmission housing cover.
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  1. 15.

    NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.
    • If equipped, remove the pin-type retainers.
    • Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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  1. 16.

    NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

    If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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  1. 17.

    Remove the nuts, bolts and the crossmember.
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4x4 

  1. 18.

    Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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  1. 19.

    Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
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  1. 20.

    Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
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  1. 21.

    Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
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  1. 22.

    Using an adjustable stand, lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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4x2/4x4 

  1. 23.

    Remove the oil pan bolt.
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  1. 24.

    Remove the oil pan bolts.
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  1. 25.

    NOTE: The generator wiring harness retainer is being removed for clearance to install the oil pan.

    Detach the generator wiring harness retainer from the engine block.

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  1. 26.

    Remove the oil pan bolts.
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  1. 27.

    Using a pry tool on the pry pads shown below, remove the oil pan.
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  1. 28.

    NOTE: Only use a 3M™ Roloc ® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the oil pan and engine front cover. 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.
    • Make sure that the mating faces of the oil pan and engine front cover are clean and free of foreign material.

      Material

      : Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

      Material

      : Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B

    • Thoroughly wash the oil pan to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.

  1. 29.

    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 of the engine block. 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.

    Make sure that the mating faces of the engine block are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material

    : Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

    Material

    : Motorcraft ® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B

    Material

    : Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

  1. 30.

    Remove the bolts and oil pump screen and pickup tube.
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  1. 31.

    Remove and discard the oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal.
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  1. 32.

    Remove the bolts and oil pump.
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