Oil Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. 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. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors.
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NOTE: Support the A/C compressor. Do not allow the A/C compressor to hang by the A/C lines or damage to the A/C compressor and tubes may occur.
Remove the bolts and position aside the A/C compressor and support.
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- Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Install drain plug.
Torque 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
- Remove the nut and position the ground cable aside.
- Remove the oil pan bolt and stud bolt.
- Remove the transmission bolts.
- Remove the bolts and the oil pan.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
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- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
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- Remove the bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
- Remove and the discard the O-ring seal.
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- Push the tensioner spring down and release the spring from under the shoulder bolt.
- Remove the shoulder bolts, tensioner, spring and position the oil pump chain off the oil pump sprocket.
- Remove the bolt and oil pump sprocket.
- Remove the bolts and the oil pump.
- Clean the mating surfaces of the oil pump.