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Oil Pick Up/Strainer: Service and Repair

Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube





Material

Removal
1. Remove the oil pan.





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

Installation





1. 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 damage.

NOTE: Clean and inspect the mating surfaces and install a new O-ring. Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Position the oil pump screen and pickup tube and install the bolts.
^ Tighten the oil pump screen and pickup tube to oil pump bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
^ Tighten the oil pump screen and pickup tube to spacer bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the oil pan.