Oil Pump: Installation

Prime the oil pump. Add 2 tablespoons of clean engine oil to the oil pump and rotate the oil pump by hand.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: Clean the oil pump and cylinder block mating surfaces with Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep.

Install the oil pump and the bolts. Tighten in sequence shown in 2 stages.

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

Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

Fig 1: Oil Pump Tightening Sequence
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Install a new oil pickup tube O-ring.

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Clean all mating surfaces.
Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B
NOTE: The component must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealant.

Apply a bead of silicone sealant.

Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)

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NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

Install the oil pan and the bolts.

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Align the oil pan to the cylinder block. Use the General Equipment: Round-Ended Steel Rule

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Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence shown.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.

NOTE: Component(s) must be lubricated with clean engine oil.

Install a new oil filter

Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

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Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .