Oil Pump

This procedure covers removal and replacement of the oil pump on a 2011-2014 Ford F-150 with the 5.0L Coyote V8 engine, requiring front engine accessory removal and timing cover disassembly.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Oil pump assembly × 1 — Motorcraft or OEM equivalent for 5.0L Coyote
• Oil pump pickup tube O-ring × 1 — Use OEM specification
• Timing cover gasket set × 1 — Includes timing cover and oil pan gaskets
• Oil pan gasket × 1 — Use OEM specification
• Engine oil drain plug crush washer × 1 — Use OEM specification
• Motorcraft 5W-20 engine oil × 8 — Semi-synthetic blend
• Engine oil filter × 1 — FL-820-S or equivalent
• Motorcraft TA-25 RTV silicone sealant × 1 — Gray RTV for timing cover
• Serpentine belt × 1 — Recommended to replace during reassembly

Fluids

• Motorcraft 5W-20 Synthetic Blend — 7.5 qt

Preparation

1. Allow engine to cool completely for at least 2 hours after last operation
2. Disconnect negative battery cable and secure away from battery terminal
3. Raise vehicle on lift or support securely on jack stands at all four corners
4. Remove engine skid plate if equipped
5. Drain engine oil completely and remove oil filter
6. Drain coolant from radiator drain cock until level is below timing cover
7. Remove front wheels for better access to front of engine
8. Remove engine cooling fan and shroud assembly
9. Remove radiator upper and lower hoses
10. Remove air intake system and throttle body assembly
11. Install engine support bar across engine bay or attach engine hoist to support engine weight

Procedure

1. 1

   Remove serpentine belt and front engine accessories
   Rotate serpentine belt tensioner clockwise and remove belt. Remove power steering pump and set aside without disconnecting lines. Remove alternator and set aside. Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts and secure compressor to frame without disconnecting refrigerant lines. Remove belt tensioner assembly.
2. 2

   Remove harmonic balancer
   Remove harmonic balancer center bolt. This bolt is torqued to approximately 350 Nm and will require significant force. Install harmonic balancer puller and remove balancer from crankshaft snout. Do not use a jaw-type puller as it will damage the balancer outer ring.
   ⚠The harmonic balancer must be removed with a proper puller. Using pry bars or hammers will damage the balancer and crankshaft.
3. 3

   Remove timing cover bolts
   Remove all timing cover bolts in reverse of the tightening sequence. There are approximately 15 bolts of varying lengths - note their positions for reassembly. Remove the two bolts securing the timing cover to the oil pan at the bottom of the cover.
4. 4

   Remove timing cover
   Carefully pry timing cover away from engine block using plastic pry tools at designated pry points. Do not pry against machined sealing surfaces. Once cover is loose, pull it forward and off the engine. The cover may require gentle persuasion due to RTV sealant.
5. 5

   Lock timing chains in position
   Rotate crankshaft to TDC on cylinder #1 (both camshafts at TDC). Verify all timing marks align correctly on camshaft sprockets and crankshaft sprocket. Install Ford timing chain locking tools (303-1175 or equivalent) on both camshaft sprockets to prevent chain movement. Mark chain-to-sprocket relationship with paint marker.
   ⚠Do not rotate crankshaft once timing tools are installed. Movement will bend valves and cause engine damage.
6. 6

   Remove oil pan
   Support front axle with jack if necessary for clearance. Remove all oil pan bolts working from the outside edges toward the center. Carefully separate oil pan from engine block using plastic scrapers at sealing surfaces. Lower oil pan and remove from vehicle. Note that 4WD models require more clearance manipulation than 2WD.
   Torque spec

   Oil Pan Bolts12 Nm (9 lb-ft)
7. 7

   Remove oil pump pickup tube
   Remove the two bolts securing the oil pump pickup tube to the oil pump and the support bracket bolt to the main bearing cap. Remove the pickup tube and O-ring. Discard the O-ring as it must be replaced.
   Torque spec

   Oil Pump Pickup Tube12 Nm (9 lb-ft)
8. 8

   Remove oil pump assembly
   Remove the four oil pump mounting bolts securing the pump to the engine block. The oil pump is driven by the crankshaft and will slide straight out. Carefully pull the pump away from the block, noting the drive rotor engagement with the crankshaft. Remove and discard the timing cover-to-pump gasket.
   Torque spec

   Oil Pump Bolts12 Nm (9 lb-ft)
9. 9

   Clean all sealing surfaces
   Thoroughly clean the engine block mating surface where the oil pump mounts using plastic scrapers and brake cleaner. Clean the timing cover sealing surface on the block, removing all old RTV and gasket material. Clean the oil pan sealing surface. Ensure all passages are clear of debris. Inspect crankshaft oil seal surface for damage or scoring.
10. 10

    Install new oil pump
    Install new gasket on oil pump mating surface (if gasket-type pump is used). Apply thin coat of clean engine oil to pump drive rotor. Align pump drive rotor with crankshaft flats and carefully slide pump onto engine block. Install oil pump bolts and torque to specification in a crossing pattern.
    ℹ️Ensure pump drive rotor is fully engaged with crankshaft before tightening bolts. Pump should sit flush against block.
    Torque spec

    Oil Pump Bolts12 Nm (9 lb-ft)
11. 11

    Install oil pump pickup tube
    Install new O-ring on pickup tube and lubricate with clean engine oil. Insert pickup tube into oil pump and install support bracket to main bearing cap. Install and torque pickup tube bolts to specification. Ensure pickup tube is positioned correctly in relation to oil pan depth.
    Torque spec

    Oil Pump Pickup Tube12 Nm (9 lb-ft)
12. 12

    Install oil pan with new gasket
    Install new oil pan gasket or apply Motorcraft TA-25 RTV sealant in a continuous 3-4mm bead around oil pan sealing surface. Pay special attention to the corners where the front cover meets the block. Position oil pan and install all bolts hand-tight. Torque oil pan bolts to specification in a crisscross pattern from center outward.
    ℹ️If using RTV sealant, oil pan must be installed within 10 minutes of application and engine must not be started for at least 30 minutes to allow cure time.
    Torque spec

    Oil Pan Bolts12 Nm (9 lb-ft)
13. 13

    Install timing cover with new gasket
    Install new timing cover gasket. Apply small dabs of Motorcraft TA-25 RTV at the four corners where the timing cover, engine block, and oil pan meet. Position timing cover carefully over crankshaft snout and align all bolt holes. Install all timing cover bolts hand-tight, ensuring correct bolt lengths in correct positions. Torque all 8mm timing cover bolts to specification following the factory tightening sequence starting from the center and working outward.
    ⚠Timing cover bolt sequence is critical to prevent oil leaks. Tighten in the specified sequence pattern, not in a random order.
    Torque spec

    Cover Bolts20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
14. 14

    Remove timing chain locks and verify timing
    Remove timing chain locking tools from camshaft sprockets. Manually rotate crankshaft two complete revolutions clockwise (viewed from front). Verify all timing marks realign correctly at TDC on cylinder #1. If timing marks do not align, timing chain position must be corrected before proceeding.
    ⚠️If timing marks do not align after two crankshaft rotations, STOP. Do not start engine. Timing must be corrected or catastrophic engine damage will occur.
15. 15

    Reinstall front engine accessories
    Install harmonic balancer onto crankshaft, ensuring keyway alignment. Install and torque balancer bolt to specification. Reinstall belt tensioner, A/C compressor, alternator, and power steering pump. Torque all mounting fasteners to specification. Install new serpentine belt following routing diagram on fan shroud. Reinstall radiator hoses, cooling fan assembly, air intake, and throttle body.
    ℹ️Harmonic balancer bolt requires very high torque (approximately 350 Nm). Use proper torque wrench and ensure bolt threads are clean and lightly oiled.
    Torque spec

    Mounting Bolts59 Nm (44 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Install new oil drain plug crush washer and torque drain plug to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft)
2. Install new oil filter and pre-fill with clean engine oil
3. Refill engine with 7.5 quarts of Motorcraft 5W-20 synthetic blend oil
4. Refill cooling system with Motorcraft Orange coolant to proper level
5. Reinstall engine skid plate if equipped
6. Reinstall front wheels and torque lug nuts to specification
7. Reconnect negative battery cable
8. Lower vehicle from jack stands

Verification

• Start engine and verify oil pressure builds immediately on gauge (within 5 seconds)
• Allow engine to idle and inspect for oil leaks at oil pan, timing cover, and oil pump areas
• Listen for any abnormal engine noises that could indicate timing or oil pump issues
• Verify no coolant leaks at timing cover or radiator hoses
• Allow engine to reach operating temperature and verify cooling system operation
• Check oil level on dipstick after engine has run and cooled for 10 minutes - add oil if necessary
• Road test vehicle and monitor oil pressure gauge under various load conditions
• Re-inspect all leak points after road test with vehicle on lift
• Check and top off all fluid levels including coolant expansion tank

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