Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
Oil Pick Up/Strainer: Service and Repair
Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube
Material
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the oil pan.
3. Remove the 3 bolts, the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the O-ring is in place and not damaged. A missing or damaged O-ring can cause foam in the lubrication system, low oil
pressure and severe engine damage.
NOTE: Clean and inspect the mating surfaces and install a new O-ring. Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Position the oil pump screen and pickup tube and install the bolts.
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Tighten the oil pump screen and pickup tube-to-oil pump bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
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Tighten the oil pump screen and pickup tube-to-spacer bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the oil pan.
