F 250 4WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN K (1994)
Oil Pick Up/Strainer: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect ground cable from both batteries.
2. Remove engine oil level dipstick.
3. Remove air cleaner and intake tube and intake opening using Intake Manifold Cover T83T-9424-A.
4. Remove turbocharger assembly. install Intake Manifold Cover T63T-9424-A.
CAUTION: Left-hand thread. Remove by turning nut counterclockwise.
5. Remove fan and clutch assembly using Fan Clutch Pulley Holder T83T-6312-A and Fan Clutch Nut Wrench T83T-6312. Position the fan out of
the way, in the fan shroud.
6. Drain cooling system.
7. Disconnect the upper lower radiator hose.
8. Disconnect laser steering return hose from pump. Plug hose and pump to prevent contamination of the system.
9. Disconnect alternator and air conditioner compressor wiring harness. Position the wires away from the engine.
10. Raise vehicle.
11. Disconnect and plug transmission oil cooler lines from radiator, if so equipped.
12. Disconnect and plug fuel pump inlet fuel hose.
13. Drain crankcase and remove oil filter.
14. Remove bolt attaching transmission oil filler tube to engine block and remove tube.
15. Remove nuts and washers attaching engine insulators to No. 1 crossmember.
16. Lower vehicle.
17. Install lifting sling to lifting eye on intake manifold.
18. Raise engine until transmission housing contacts body.
19. Install wood blocks (approximately 2 3/4 inches left side, 2 inches right side) between engine insulators and cross-member.
20. Lower engine onto blocks to support the engine.
21. Raise vehicle.
22. Remove flywheel inspection plate.
23. position fuel pump inlet line at rear of No.1 cross-member. Remove transmission oil cooler line if so equipped, and position out of way.
24. Remove oil pan retaining bolts and oil pan.
25. Remove oil pump and pickup tube.
26. Remove oil pan from vehicle. it may be necessary to turn crankshaft so pan has clearance to come out.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove old gasket material. clean mating surfaces of oil pan, engine block and front and rear covers with a suitable solvent and dry thoroughly.
Oil Pickup Tube
2. Clean mating surfaces of oil pickup tube. Inspect for cracks, and assemble to oil pump with new gasket, if removed.
NOTE: Prime oil pump with recommended engine oil. Rotate pump drive gear to distribute oil within pump body.
