Oil Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. 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, can cause engine failure.
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Remove the following items:
- Remove the RH and LH timing chains. Refer to: Timing Chain .
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to: Oil Pan .
- Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Remove the bolts, nut and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
- Remove and discard the oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal.
- Remove the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the upper bolts, lower stud bolts and the oil pump.
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.