Oil pump - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the sump.
2 Unscrew the bolt securing the pick-up tube and strainer to the cylinder block (see illustration).
30.2 Unscrewing the oil pick-up tube securing bolt
3 Using a suitable splined socket, unscrew the two securing bolts and withdraw the oil pump and strainer (see illustration).
30.3 Unscrewing an oil pump securing bolt
4 If desired, the hexagon-shaped driveshaft can be withdrawn, but note which way round it is fitted (see illustration).
30.4 Withdrawing the oil pump driveshaft
The driveshaft
engages with the lower end of the distributor
driveshaft.
5 Thoroughly clean the mating faces of the oil pump and cylinder block.
Refitting
6 Commence refitting by inserting the oil
pump driveshaft into the cylinder block in its
previously noted position.
7 Prime the pump by injecting oil into it and turning it by hand.
8 Fit the pump, insert the securing bolts, and tighten them to the specified torque.
9 Fit the pick-up tube securing bolt and tighten it.
10 Refit the sump.
See also:
Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Slacken the alternator mounting and
adjuster bolts and after pushing the alternator
in towards the engine, slip off the drivebelt.
3 Unscrew and remove th ...
Rear disc caliper - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: Complete dismantling of the rear caliper
should not be attempted unless Ford spring
compressor (tool No 12-007) is available, or
unless the problems likely to arise in the
absence of the too ...
Engine dismantling, examination, renovation and reassembly - general
information
Dismantling
1 Refer to Chapter 2, Part A, Section 18,
paragraphs 1 to 8 inclusive.
2 A suitable selection of splined and Torx
sockets will be required to remove many of
the bolts when dismantling ...
