Oil Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 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.
- 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 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.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
- Position the timing chain aside and 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 and discard the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.
- Remove and discard the axle shaft housing carrier bushing nut and the bolt.
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NOTE: After loosening the bolt, it may be necessary to reposition the axle assembly to prevent interference with the steering components when removing the bolt.
Remove and discard the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing nut and the 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.
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NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
Using a pry tool on the pry pads shown, remove the oil pan.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface.
- 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.