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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2006MARINER 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINEENGINE LUBRICATIONOIL PUMPSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Mercury Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1
Oil Pump: Service and Repair
2006 Mercury Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1SECTION Service and Repair
Oil Pump
Removal
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the timing drive components.
3. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
4. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown.
Installation
1. Position the oil pump and install the bolts.
^ Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
2. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
3. Install the timing drive components.
Removal
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the timing drive components.
3. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
4. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown.
Installation
1. Position the oil pump and install the bolts.
^ Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
2. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
3. Install the timing drive components.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.