Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 912

Fig. 557: Installing Oil Filter - 4X4
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10. Lower the vehicle.

11. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.

12. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.

OIL PUMP

Material

CAUTION: The oil pump must be primed prior to starting the engine.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 558: Material Specification
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Removal

1. Remove the timing chains. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE

COMPONENTS - ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L) or TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS -
WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) .

2. Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to OIL PAN - 4X2, 4.6L or OIL

PAN - 4X2, 5.4L or OIL PAN - 4X4 .

3. If necessary, remove the three bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 559: Removing Oil Pump Screen & Pickup Tube
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4. Remove the oil pump.

Remove the three bolts.

Remove the oil pump.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 560: Removing Oil Pump
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Installation

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup