Oil Pump: Installation

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Install the oil pump and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Oil Pump
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using a new O-ring seal, install the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Bolts And Oil Pump Screen And Pickup Tube
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.

Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Timing Chain Sprocket
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Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 4: Locating Timing Marks
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Install the LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Lower LH Primary Timing Chain Guide
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.

Fig 6: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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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.
  
  Fig 7: Installing Suitable Lockpin
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NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to remove slack from the timing chain and install the tensioner.

Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the lockpin.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Lockpin
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As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.

Fig 9: Locating Timing Marks
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Install new VCT housing seals.

Fig 10: Locating VCT Housing Seals
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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.

Install the LH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 11: Identifying LH VCT Housing And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the RH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 12: Identifying RH VCT Housing And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .