Oil Pump: Installation
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.
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NOTE: Only rotate the oil pump in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. Counter clockwise rotation will cause damage to the oil pump assembly.
Prime the oil pump. Add 2 tablespoons of clean engine oil to the oil pump and rotate the oil pump by hand.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QFA (WSS-M2C214-B1)
- Install a new oil pump gasket.
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NOTE: The oil pump must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealer. Final tightening of the bolts must be completed within 60 minutes of applying the sealer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the cylinder block.
Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
- Install the oil pump and the bolts.
Torque: Torque all bolts to: : 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Retorque bolts 1, 2 and 3 to:: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Install the front oil pan bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Install the oil pump inserts.
- Connect the oil pump electrical connector and the wire retainer.
- Install the crankshaft front seal. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .