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Oil Pump: Removal

CAUTION: 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, can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
  3. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE LUBRICATION COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW  and OIL PUMP SCREEN AND PICKUP TUBE .
  4. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts In Sequence
    G03898364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the oil pump.