How do you change an oil pump in a 1987 for a ranger?

Answer 1

I know this is not your vehicle but it will give you an idea of what your in for.

Oil Pump

Removal & Installation

4.6L and 5.4L Engines

1. Remove the timing chain.

2. Remove the oil pan.

3. Remove the three oil pump screen and cover bolts, then remove the screen and cover.

4. Remove the oil pump screen and cover spacer.

5. Remove the four oil pump mounting bolts, then remove the oil pump from the engine.

To install:

6. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces.

7. Install the oil pump and loosely install the four oil pump mounting bolts. Tighten the four oil pump bolts in sequence to 71-106 inch lbs. (8-12 Nm).

8. Install the oil screen and cover spacer to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).

9. Install the oil screen and cover, then install the three oil pump screen and cover bolts. Tighten the bolts near the oil pick up screen to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm) and the bolts at the opposite end of the pick-up to 70-106 inch lbs. (8-12 Nm).

Install the timing chains, then install the oil pan.