Oil Pump: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the timing belt.
Remove the crankshaft timing pulley.
1. Remove the crankshaft timing pulley.
2. Remove the thrust washer.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Timing Pulley
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Detach the air conditioning (A/C) compressor from the bracket and secure it on the radiator crossmember.

Fig 2: Detaching Air Conditioning Compressor
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Remove the A/C compressor bracket (engine shown removed for clarity).

Fig 3: Removing A/C Compressor Bracket
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Remove the intermediate shaft center bearing bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Intermediate Shaft Center Bearing Bracket
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Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to OIL PAN .

CAUTION: Note the location of any spacer shims between the transaxle and the lower crankcase to aid installation. The spacer shims must be installed in the same location during oil pump installation.

Remove the lower crankcase (engine shown removed for clarity).
1. Remove the oil pick-up tube.
2. Remove the lower crankcase retaining bolts.
- Discard the gasket.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Lower Crankcase
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner.

Fig 6: Removing Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
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Remove the oil pump (engine shown removed for clarity).
- Discard the gasket.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Oil Pump
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.