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Full Frame & Body Mounting System -- E-Series Ford Cutaway E350 Super Duty

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 25 illustrations ~734 words

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Body bolts70
Crossmember 7A Nuts81
Crossmember 7B bolts150
Crossmember nuts103
Fuel tank protection bracket bolt48
Side impact reinforcement nuts103
Transmission mount insulator nuts94

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Frame and Body Mounting

The frame is made up of 2 steel channel rails and riveted crossmembers, except for the transmission support crossmember and engine support crossmember, which are bolted. Vehicle application determines the crossmembers used. For information on the crossmembers, refer to the Ford Trucks Body Builder's Layout Book.

The vehicle body sits on rubber body supports. There are lower and upper body supports to keep the vehicle body from sitting directly on the frame.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Body Mount, E-150
Scheme 1: Body Mount, E-150
ItemPart NumberDescription
11000193Absorber lower (2 required)
21000192Absorber assembly (snap together) (2 required)
3N811231Bolt and washer (2 required)
4N811895Bolts and washers (10 required)
51000192Absorber assemblies upper (black) (4 required)
61000155Absorbers lower (black) (4 required)
71000151Retainer assemblies (body bolt lower) (10 required)
81000192Absorber assembly upper (black stripe) (4 required)
91000155Absorber lower (black stripe) (4 required)
101000192Absorber assembly upper (red stripe) (2 required)
111000155Absorber lower (red stripe) (2 required)

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Body Mount, E-250, Regular Van
Scheme 2: Body Mount, E-250, Regular Van
ItemPart NumberDescription
11000193Absorber lower (2 required)
21000192Absorber assembly (snap together) (2 required)
3N811231Bolt and washer (2 required)
4N811895Bolts and washers (10 required)
51000192Absorber assemblies upper (black) (4 required)
61000192Absorber assembly upper (blue stripe) (4 required)
71000155Absorbers lower (black) (8 required)
81000151Retainer assemblies (lower) (8 required)
91000192Absorber assembly upper (yellow) (2 required)
101000155Absorber lower (yellow) (2 required)
111000151Retainer assemblies (lower) (orange paint dot) (2 required)

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Body Mount, E-350 (Regular Van/Wagon)
Scheme 3: Body Mount, E-350 (Regular Van/Wagon)
ItemPart NumberDescription
11000193Absorber lower (2 required)
21000192Absorber assembly (snap together) (2 required)
3N811231Bolt and washer (2 required)
4N811895Bolts and washers (10 required)
51000192Absorber assemblies upper (black) (4 required)
61000192Absorber assembly upper (blue stripe) (6 required)
71000155Absorbers lower (black) (10 required)
81000151Retainer assemblies (body bolt lower) (10 required)
95B097Bumper assembly (2 required)

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Body Mount, E-250, Super Van
Scheme 4: Body Mount, E-250, Super Van
ItemPart NumberDescription
1N811895Bolts and washers (12 required)
21000192Absorber assembly upper (blue striped) (4 required)
31000155Absorbers lower (black) (10 required)
41000151Retainer assemblies (lower) (10 required)
5N811231Bolt and washer (2 required)
61000193Absorber lower (2 required)
71000192Absorber assembly (snap together) (2 required)
81000192Absorber assemblies upper (black) (6 required)
91000192Absorber assembly upper (yellow) (2 required)
101000155Absorber lower (yellow) (2 required)
111000151Retainer assemblies (lower) (orange paint dot) (2 required)

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Body Mount, E-350 (Super Van/Wagon)
Scheme 5: Body Mount, E-350 (Super Van/Wagon)
ItemPart NumberDescription
1N811895Bolts and washers (12 required)
21000192Absorber assembly upper (blue stripe) (6 required)
31000155Absorbers lower (black) (12 required)
41000151Retainer assemblies (body bolt lower) (12 required)
5N811231Bolt and washer (2 required)
61000193Absorber lower (2 required)
71000192Absorber assembly (snap together) (2 required)
85B097Bumper assembly (2 required)
91000192Absorber assemblies upper (black) (6 required)

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

For information on E-350 and E-450 cutaway and stripped chassis models, refer to the Ford Light and Heavy Truck Body Builder's Layout Book.

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Scheme 6: Drilling Precautions
Scheme 6: Drilling Precautions
  1. If a hole must be drilled in the frame, make sure the hole meets the following requirements: The hole is at least the specified distance from bend radius. The edge of the drilled hole is at least the specified distance from the edge of the nearest hole. The edge of the drilled hole is at least the specified distance from the edge of the flange. The drilled hole is at least the specified distance from any other existing bracket or component of the frame.

Rivet Removal

Note. Do not drill outside the rivet into the frame as that will weaken the frame.

Note. Rivets that are removed will be replaced with the next larger size bolts.

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Scheme 7: Rivet Removal
Scheme 7: Rivet Removal

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  1. Drill a 1/8-inch pilot hole through the rivet.
  2. Drill an 11/32-in hole through the rivet (3/8-in and 10-mm rivets), or drill a 3/8-in hole through the center of 7/16-in rivets.
  3. Remove the rivet head.
  4. Drive out the rivet with a punch.
  5. Remove the support.

Rivet Replacement

Note. Rivets that are removed will be replaced with the next larger size bolts.

  1. Drill a bolt hole in the support and the frame in the following sequence. Line drill a hole the size of the bolt through the old rivet hole (for example, for 7/16-in diameter rivets, use a 1/2-in drill, 3/8-in or 10-mm rivets, use a 7/16-in drill). Position the support. Insert the bolts, nuts and washers (Property Class 9.8 metric [Grade 8]) in the drilled holes (at least 2 threads on the bolt must protrude through the components). Tighten the bolts.

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Scheme 11: Rear Suspension Crossmember and Aft-of-Fuel Tank Crossmember - 3505.2 mm (138 in) and 158 in Wheelba
Scheme 11: Rear Suspension Crossmember and Aft-of-Fuel Tank Crossmember - 3505.2 mm (138 in) and 158 in Wheelba
ItemPart NumberDescription
19061Crossmember No. 8
2W520114Crossmember nuts (6 required)
3N803892Crossmember bolt (6 required)
45060Crossmember No. 7A
55R132Double stud plate
6379696Crossmember nuts (4 required)

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: Rear Suspension Crossmember and Aft-of-Fuel Tank Crossmember - 176 in Wheelbase
Scheme 12: Rear Suspension Crossmember and Aft-of-Fuel Tank Crossmember - 176 in Wheelbase
ItemPart NumberDescription
19061Crossmember No. 8
2W520114Crossmember nuts (4 required)
3N803892Crossmember No. 8 bolt (4 required)
4N805401Crossmember No. 7B nut (6 required)
5W707284Crossmember No. 7B bolt (6 required)
65060Crossmember No. 7B

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: Transmission Support Crossmember
Scheme 13: Transmission Support Crossmember
ItemPart NumberDescription
1Transmission mount insulator nut (2 required)
26A023Transmission support crossmember
3379696-S2Transmission crossmember nuts (4 required)
45R132Transmission crossmember frame bolts (2 required)

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: Fuel Tank Protection Bracket - Upper
Scheme 14: Fuel Tank Protection Bracket - Upper
ItemPart NumberDescription
1W506435Fuel tank protection bracket bolt
29K037-CAFuel tank protection bracket
29K037-DAFuel tank protection bracket
3W520034Fuel tank protection bracket U-nut

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Scheme 15

Scheme 15: Fuel Tank Protection Brackets - Lower
Scheme 15: Fuel Tank Protection Brackets - Lower
ItemPart NumberDescription
1W506435Fuel tank protection bracket bolts
29K037-BAFront lower fuel tank protection bracket
39K037-AARear lower fuel tank protection bracket (E-450 School Bus)
39K027-EARear lower fuel tank protection bracket (E-350)
4W520034Fuel tank protection bracket U-nuts

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Removal and Installation

  1. For additional information on the transmission support crossmember, refer to «TRANSMISSION SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/frames-subframes-crossmembers/#full-frame-body-mounting-system-e-series) .
  2. For information on rivet replacement, refer to «RIVET REPLACEMENT»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/frames-subframes-crossmembers/#full-frame-body-mounting-system-e-series__rivet-replacement) .
  3. For information on the fuel tank protection brackets, refer to «FUEL TANK PROTECTION BRACKET»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/frames-subframes-crossmembers/#full-frame-body-mounting-system-e-series) .

Frame Extension

  1. For the recommended installation of frame extensions for mounting optional longitudinal spacers, refer to the Ford Light and Heavy Truck Body Builder's Layout Book.

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: Removal and Installation
Scheme 16: Removal and Installation
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting-e-series) .
  2. Index-mark the location of the fuel tank protection bracket on the frame prior to removal.
  3. Remove the fuel tank protection bracket. Remove the fuel tank protection bracket bolts. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft). Remove the fuel tank protection bracket.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: Side Impact Reinforcement
Scheme 17: Side Impact Reinforcement
ItemPart NumberDescription
15Z011 LH/5N100 RHSide impact reinforcement
2N805420Side impact reinforcement nut (4 required)

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: Removal and Installation
Scheme 18: Removal and Installation
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting-e-series) .
  2. Remove the side impact reinforcement in the following sequence. Remove the 8 side impact reinforcement nuts. To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft). Remove the side impact reinforcement.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 19: Removal and Installation
Scheme 19: Removal and Installation

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  1. Secure a suitable transmission jack to the transmission.
  2. Disconnect the wiring harness from the crossmember, if equipped.
  3. Remove the transmission mount insulator nuts. To install, tighten to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the heat shield-to-crossmember bolts.
  5. Remove the RH crossmember nuts. To install, tighten to 81 Nm (60 lb-ft).
  6. Remove the LH crossmember nuts. To install, tighten to 81 Nm (60 lb-ft).
  7. Remove the LH crossmember bolt.
  8. Remove the RH crossmember bolt and transmission support crossmember.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.