OEM 2003 Lincoln Aviator Oil Pan

2003 Lincoln Aviator Oil Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the oil pan, oil pump, oil pump screen, and pickup tube on 2003 Lincoln Aviator?

  A: A neutral hoisted vehicle allows technicians to drain engine oil before starting oil pan servicing and repair work on the oil pump along with its screen and pickup tube. Start the procedure by taking off the front stabilizer bar and then proceed to remove the engine front cover if you plan to remove the oil pump too. The removal order mentioned in specifications must be followed exactly along with an inverted order for installation. Use an appropriate jack to sustain the front axle while lowering it 6 inches (150 mm) above the floor and position the joints in a manner that prevents the inner halfshaft boots from colliding with the lower control arms to avoid damage. Wash the oil pan's sealing surfaces with a plastic scraper together with a metal surface cleaner since wire brushes and metal scrapers should be avoided. Install the oil pump by keeping it against the block while tightening bolts until the crankshaft flats align with the inner rotor when you rotate the assembly to its bolt hole position. Add new O-ring seal lubrication using clean engine oil before installing the oil pump screen together with the pickup tube. The bolt torques for an oil pan installation need three applications at 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.), 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) then another 60°.