Oil Pick Up/Strainer: Service and Repair

Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube





Removal

1. Remove the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan Service and Repair.

2. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.





Installation

1. NOTICE: 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 3 bolts.
- Tighten the 2 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. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan Service and Repair.