Removal & Installation

1993 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AXODESECTION Removal & Installation
  1. To separate oil pump housing from valve body, remove Torx bolts retaining oil pump housing to valve body. See Fig 1 . Separate valve body from oil pump. Remove and discard gasket. Clean gasket surface thoroughly.
  2. Prior to installing oil pump housing to valve body, ensure check balls and relief valves are in correct position in pump housing. Position a new gasket and separator plate on oil pump housing.
  3. Insert valve body Guide Pin Set (T86P-70100 "A" and "B") in valve body. See Fig 1 . Install 2 Torx bolts retaining separator plate to oil pump housing. Install pump housing on valve body.
Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pump Separator Plate
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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.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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