Oil Pump

Special Tool(s)

	Eye, Engine Lift 303-1245
	Lift Eye, RH Front 303-1529
	Support Bar, Engine 303-F072
	Tool, Camshaft Holding 303-1248

Removal

NOTICE: 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.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

3. Remove the 2 steering column dash boot bearing nuts.

4. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

   Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

5. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

   Remove the RH and LH engine mount-to-engine bracket mount nuts.

6. Remove the 9 bolts and the lower air deflector.

7. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

   Loosen the 2 nuts for the crossmember brace.

8. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

   Remove the 6 bolts (2 shown) and slide the crossmember brace forward and remove.

9. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

   Remove the 4 nuts (2 shown) and the front crossmember brace.

10. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.

11. Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this section.

12. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise and align the timing marks on the intake Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) assemblies as shown.

13. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH valve train oil tube.

14. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the Top Dead Center (TDC) position.

    Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the LH camshafts.

15. Remove the 3 bolts and the RH valve train oil tube.

16. NOTE: The Camshaft Holding Tool will hold the camshafts in the TDC position.

    Install the Camshaft Holding Tool onto the flats of the RH camshafts.

NOTE: The following 3 steps are for primary timing chains that the colored links are not visible.

17. Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the LH intake VCT assembly as shown.

18. Mark the timing chain link that aligns with the timing mark on the RH intake VCT assembly as shown.

19. NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.

    Mark the 2 timing chain links that align with the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket as shown.

20. Remove the 2 bolts and the primary timing chain tensioner.

21. Remove the primary timing chain tensioner arm.

22. Remove the 2 bolts and the lower LH primary timing chain guide.

23. NOTE: Removal of the VCT oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the primary timing chain.

    NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.

    NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

    Remove the bolt and the LH intake VCT oil control solenoid.

24. NOTE: Removal of the VCT oil control solenoid will aid in the removal of the primary timing chain.

    NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the removal of the VCT oil control solenoid.

    NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

    Remove the bolt and the RH intake VCT oil control solenoid.

25. Remove the primary timing chain.

26. Install the LH engine lift eye.

27. Install the RH front engine lift eye.

28. Remove the 8 pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield.

29. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH radiator support bracket.

30. NOTICE: Do not position the legs of the Engine Support Bar on the fenders. Instead, position the legs on the body structure near the suspension strut tower. Failure to follow these instructions may result in body damage.

    Install the Engine Support Bar.

31. Disconnect the 2 Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) electrical connectors.

32. Detach the 2 EPAS wiring harness pin-type retainers.

33. Remove the steering shaft pinch bolt and disconnect the steering shaft.

34. NOTE: Mark the position of the 4 subframe nuts and 4 subframe bolts for reference during installation.

    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Remove the 4 rear subframe bolts.

35. Using an adjustable jackstand, support the subframe.

36. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Remove the 4 front subframe nuts and lower the subframe, using the adjustable jackstand.

37. Remove the oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt from below the starter motor.

38. NOTE: The automatic transmission has one more bottom bellhousing-to-oil pan bolt than the manual transmission.

    NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the 2 LH bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.

39. Remove the 16 oil pan bolts.

40. NOTE: LH rear shown, RH front similar.

    NOTE: The subframe may need to be lowered more for clearance to remove the oil pan.

    Using a suitable pry tool, locate the 2 pry pads (1 shown) at the LH and RH side of the oil pan and pry the oil pan loose and remove.

41. NOTICE: Only use a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the oil pan. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths.

    Clean the engine oil pan using a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15,000 rpm.
    • Thoroughly wash the oil pan to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.

42. NOTICE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.

    Clean the sealing surfaces of the cylinder block and engine front cover in the following sequence.
    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
    2. Apply silicone gasket remover and allow to set for several minutes.
    3. Remove the silicone gasket remover. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    4. Apply metal surface prep to remove any remaining traces of oil and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.

43. Remove the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.

44. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.

45. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump.

Installation

1. Install the oil pump and the 3 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

2. Using a new O-ring seal, install the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the 3 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

3. Install the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.

4. NOTICE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

   NOTE: The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed and the oil pan aligned to the cylinder block within 4 minutes of sealant application. Final tightening of the oil pan bolts must be carried out within 60 minutes of sealant application.

   Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the oil pan-to-engine block mating surface.

5. Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 crankshaft seal retainer plate-to-cylinder block joint areas on the sealing surface of the oil pan.

6. NOTE: The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed within 4 minutes of the start of sealant application.

   Install the oil pan and bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14 finger tight.

7. NOTE: The automatic transmission has one more bottom bellhousing-to-oil pan bolt than the manual transmission.

   NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

   Install and tighten the 2 LH bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.
   • Do not torque at this time.

8. Install and tighten the RH oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt.
   • Do not torque at this time.

9. Laterally align the oil pan to the block. Make sure the oil pan is flush with the block at these 2 points.

10. Tighten bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14 in the sequence shown to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

11. Install the remaining oil pan bolts and tighten in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten bolts 1-9 and 11-14 to 20 Nm (177 lb-in), then rotate an additional 45 degrees.
    • Tighten bolts 15 and 16 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in), then rotate an additional 45 degrees.
    • Tighten bolt 10 to 20 Nm (177 lb-in), then rotate an additional 90 degrees.

12. NOTE: The automatic transmission has one more bottom bellhousing-to-oil pan bolt.

    Tighten the 2 LH bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

13. Tighten the RH oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

14. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Using the adjustable jackstand, raise the subframe and install the 4 front subframe nuts finger tight.

15. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Align the subframe and install the 4 rear subframe bolts with the reference marks made during removal.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

16. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Tighten the 4 front subframe nuts to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

17. Connect the steering shaft and install the steering shaft pinch bolt.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

18. Connect the 2 EPAS electrical connectors.

19. Attach the 2 EPAS wiring harness pin-type retainers.

20. Install the RH radiator support bracket and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

21. Install the radiator sight shield and the 8 pin-type retainers.

22. NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the camshafts slightly, to align the timing marks.

    Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.

23. Install the lower LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

24. Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.

25. Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.
    • Release the ratchet detent.
    • Using a soft-jawed vise, compress the ratchet plunger.
    • Align the hole in the ratchet plunger with the hole in the tensioner housing.
    • Install a suitable lockpin.

26. NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the camshafts slightly to remove slack from the timing chain to install the tensioner.

    Install the primary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Remove the lockpin.

27. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
    • There is 48 links in between the RH intake VCT assembly colored link (1) and the LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2).
    • There is 35 links in between LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2) and the 2 crankshaft sprocket links (3).

28. NOTICE: Do not use excessive force when installing the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid. Damage to the mega cap could cause the cylinder head to be inoperable. If difficult to install the VCT oil control solenoid, inspect the bore and VCT oil control solenoid to ensure there are no burrs, sharp edges or contaminants present on the mating surface. Only clean the external surfaces as necessary.

    NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the installation of the VCT oil control solenoid.

    NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

    Install the LH intake VCT oil control solenoid and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 20 degrees.

29. NOTICE: Do not use excessive force when installing the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid. Damage to the mega cap could cause the cylinder head to be inoperable. If difficult to install the VCT oil control solenoid, inspect the bore and VCT oil control solenoid to ensure there are no burrs, sharp edges or contaminants present on the mating surface. Only clean the external surfaces as necessary.

    NOTE: A slight twisting motion will aid in the installation of the VCT oil control solenoid.

    NOTE: Keep the VCT oil control solenoid clean of dirt and debris.

    Install the RH intake VCT oil control solenoid and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) then an additional 20 degrees.

30. Remove the Camshaft Holding Tool.

31. Install the RH valve train oil tube and the 3 bolts and tighten in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.

32. Remove the Camshaft Holding Tool.

33. Install the LH valve train oil tube and the 3 bolts and tighten in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.

34. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this section.

35. NOTE: Do not lubricate the engine oil filter gasket.

    Install a new engine oil filter.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.

36. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Install the front crossmember brace and the 4 nuts (2 shown).
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

37. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Install the crossmember brace and the 6 bolts (2 shown).
    • Tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).

38. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Tighten the 2 nuts for the crossmember brace to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).

39. Install the lower air deflector and the 9 bolts.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

40. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Install the RH and LH engine mount bracket-to-engine mount nuts.
    • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

41. Install the 2 steering column dash boot bearing nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

42. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.

43. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .