Oil Pump: Installation

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Installation
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  1. Prime the oil pump. Add 2 tablespoons of clean engine oil to the oil pump and rotate the oil pump by hand.
  2. NOTE: Make sure the oil pump drive belt teeth are engaged in the crankshaft sprocket prior to installing the oil pump.

    1. Install the oil pump sprocket into the oil pump drive belt.
    2. Raise the rear of the oil pump assembly into the installed position.
    3. Install the oil pump bolts.

      Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) | Stage 2: 45Β°

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  3. Install the oil pan. Refer to: Oil PanΒ .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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