Oil Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. 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.
4x2/4x4
- Remove the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .
- Install the original crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
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NOTE: Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction only.
Align the timing marks.
- 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 below.
- Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT unit as shown below.
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NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the colored links.
Mark the timing chain links that aligns with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket as shown below.
- Remove the bolts and the timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the timing chain tensioner arm.
- Remove the bolts and the lower LH timing chain guide.
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NOTE: Removal of the VCT oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the timing chain.NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoids.NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.
Remove the bolts and the VCT oil control solenoids.
- Remove the timing chain.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
- Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the nuts, bolts and the crossmember.
4x4
- Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
- Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.
- Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
- Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
- Using an adjustable stand, lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
4x2/4x4
- Remove the oil pan bolt.
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
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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.
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
- Using a pry tool on the pry pads shown below, remove 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 oil pump screen and pickup tube.
- Remove and discard the oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal.
- Remove the bolts and oil pump.