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Oil Pick Up/Strainer: Service and Repair

Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube

Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View (Part 1):




Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View (Part 2):




Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View (Part 3):








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 seal is in place and not damaged. A missing or damaged O-ring seal 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 seal. Lubricate the O-ring seal 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 lb-in).
^ Tighten the oil pump screen and pickup tube-to-spacer bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





2. Install the oil pan.