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Oil Pump: Installation

    NOTE: Install a new oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal prior to installing the oil pump.
  1. Position the oil pump onto the crankshaft and rotate counterclockwise to position the pump onto the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    • Install the 3 bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    2. Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Screen & Pickup Tube Bolts & Rotating Oil Pump Counterclockwise
    GF0029341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the 2 oil pump screen and pickup tube bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    3. Fig 2: Locating Oil Pump Screen & Pickup Tube Bolts & Rotating Oil Pump Clockwise
    GF0029268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Timing Chain Sprocket
    GF0029202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.
    5. Fig 4: Aligning Timing Marks On VCT Assemblies & Crankshaft Sprocket
    GF0029323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    6. Fig 5: Locating Lower LH Primary Timing Chain Guide Bolts
    GF0029200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
    7. Fig 6: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
    GF0029199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.
    • Rotate the lever counterclockwise.
    • Using a soft-jawed vise, compress the plunger.
    • Align the hole in the lever with the hole in the tensioner housing.
    • Install a suitable lockpin.
    8. Fig 7: Compressing Plunger Using A Soft-Jawed Vise
    GF0029324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to remove slack from the timing chain and install the tensioner.
  8. Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Remove the lockpin.
    9. Fig 8: Locating Primary Tensioner Bolts
    GF0029325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
    10. Fig 9: Verifying Correct Alignment Of All Timing Marks
    GF0029326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install new VCT housing seals.
    11. Fig 10: Locating VCT Housing Seals
    GF0029197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the variable camshaft timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
  11. Install the LH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    12. Fig 11: Identifying LH VCT Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GF0029327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the variable camshaft timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
  12. Install the RH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    13. Fig 12: Identifying RH VCT Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GF0029328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover .
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