Oil Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Position oil drain pan under oil bypass filter (6714).
3. Unscrew oil bypass filter from adapter in oil pump (6600) using an oil filter wrench.
4. Clean the oil bypass filter sealing surface on oil pump with a clean cloth. If scraping is required, use only a plastic-tipped scraper to prevent damaging the aluminum sealing surfaces.

INSTALLATION
1. Coat rubber seal of oil bypass filter with clean Super Premium Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP meeting Ford specification ESE-M2C153-E.
2. Install oil bypass filter on insert until rubber seal contacts sealing surface of oil pump.
3. Tighten oil bypass filter an additional three-quarter turn after seal contacts.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Check engine oil level and add Super Premium Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP meeting Ford specification ESE-M2C153-E as required to bring to specified level.
6. Run engine and check for oil leaks.