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Oil Pump: Installation

    CAUTION: 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 leaks paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.
    Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces
    G04007364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Clean the sealing surfaces.
  2. Install the oil pump and tighten the bolts in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  3. Install the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS  in this article.
  4. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE LUBRICATION COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW, OIL PAN, OIL PUMP, OIL PUMP SCREEN AND PICKUP TUBE  and OIL PUMP SCREEN AND PICKUP TUBE  in this article.
  5. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .