Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 885

Fig. 450: Removing LH Motor Mount Bolt - 4X2, 4.6L
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

31. Lower the vehicle.

32. Raise the engine using the special tool.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 451: Raising Engine Using Special Tool - 4X2, 4.6L
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

33. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.

NOTE:

Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. The oil pan
gasket is reusable if it is not damaged.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 452: Locating Oil Pan - 4X2, 4.6L
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

34. Remove the oil pan bolts.

Position the oil pan aside to gain access to the oil pump screen and pickup tube.

35. Remove the bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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

Fig. 453: Removing Oil Pump Screen & Pickup Tube - 4X2, 4.6L
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Installation

1. Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the

directions on the packaging. Inspect the mating surfaces.

2. Position the oil pan gasket, the oil pan and the oil pump screen and pickup tube together to

the cylinder block.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive

discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing
surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which
make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all
traces of old sealant.

CAUTION: Make sure the O-ring is in place and not damaged. A

missing or damaged O-ring can cause foam in the
lubrication system, low oil pressure, and severe engine

2003 Ford Pickup F150

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