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 crankshaft pulley bolt.
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- Rotate the crankshaft clockwise.
- Position the crankshaft sprocket keyway at the 11 o'clock position.
- Verify the timing marks on the VCT units are at the positions shown.
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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-1655 Tool, Camshaft Holding.
- Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain guide.
- Remove the bolts and the RH timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
- Remove the RH timing chain.
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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1655 Tool, Camshaft Holding.
- Verify the timing marks on the VCT units are at the positions shown.
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NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-1655 Tool, Camshaft Holding.
- Remove the bolts and the LH timing chain guide.
- Remove the studbolt, bolt and the LH timing chain tensioner.
- Remove the LH timing chain tensioner arm.
- Remove the LH timing chain.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Remove the timing chain sprocket.
- Remove the nuts, bolts and the crossmember.
- Remove and discard the nuts, allow the sway bar to swing downward.
4x4
- Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
- Separate the steering column shaft U-joint from the steering gear.
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- Remove the steering gear boot.
- 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.
- Using a pry tool on the pry pads shown, 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.