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Oil Pump: Installation

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  1. 1.

    Install the oil pump and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
GFD34956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

    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).
GFD34955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Install the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
GFD34954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.

  1. 4.
    Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.
GFD34957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Install the lower LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
GFD34952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
GFD34951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.

    1. 1.

      Release the ratchet detent.

    1. 2.

      Using a soft-jawed vise, compress the ratchet plunger.

    1. 3.

      Align the hole in the ratchet plunger with the hole in the tensioner housing and install a suitable lockpin.
GFD34958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to remove slack from the timing chain and install the tensioner.

  1. 8.
    Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Remove the Special Tool(s): Lock Pin.
GFD34959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 9.

    As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
    • There are 48 links between the RH intake VCT assembly colored link (1) and the LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2).
    • There are 35 links between the LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2) and the 2 crankshaft sprocket colored links (3).
GFD34960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    NOTE: During removal, the O-ring seal may remain on the cylinder head. If so, remove the O-ring seal from the cylinder head, inspect the seal (replace as necessary) and install the O-ring seal on the VCT housing.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

  1. 10.
    Visual check the VCT housing-to-cylinder head O-ring seals and VCT housing seals for damage and replace as necessary.
GFD34961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    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.

  1. 11.
    Install the LH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 1: LH VCT Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence
GFD34946Courtesy 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 instruction will result in severe engine damage.

  1. 12.
    Install the RH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 2: RH VCT Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence
GFD34945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  1. 13.

    Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover .
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