Oil Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. 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 .
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NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction only.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the intake VCT units as shown.
- Remove the bolts and the LH oil tube.
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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.
- Remove the bolts and the RH oil tube.
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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.
NOTE: The following 3 steps are for primary timing chains that the colored links are not visible. - Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT unit as shown.
- Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT unit as shown.
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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.
- Remove the bolts and the timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the timing chain tensioner arm.
- Remove the bolts and the lower LH timing chain guide.
- Position aside the timing chain and remove the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the bolts and disconnect the oil pickup tube from the oil pump.
- Remove the bolts and the oil pump.
- Remove and discard the oil pickup tube O-ring.