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Engine - 6.0L Diesel -- E350 & E450: Removal & Installation Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty

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Installation

  1. Install the RH exhaust manifold and bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence see scheme 162
  2. Install the RH bolts for the turbocharger adapter pipe.
  3. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to «INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-231379).
  4. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-231356).
  1. Thoroughly clean the crankshaft front seal mounting surface.
  2. Apply High Strength Threadlocker to the outer circumference of the leading edge of the crankshaft.
  3. Using the special tool, install the oil seal and wear sleeve assembly.
  4. Install the crankshaft damper. For additional information, refer to «CRANKSHAFT PULLEY»(ref-231367-S19810821732006050800000) .
  1. Install the upper oil pan and bolts.
  2. Install the lower oil pan. For additional information, refer to «OIL PAN - LOWER»(ref-231367-S41768505732006050800000) .

Scheme 804

Scheme 804: Removal
  1. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to «CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL»(ref-231367-S37295309762006050800000) .
  2. Remove the bolts and the gerotor cover. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  3. Remove the inner and outer gerotors.
  4. Inspect the oil pump components. Install new components, as necessary. Inspect the oil pump for excessive metal particles. Inspect the oil pump for gouges, cracks or deep scratches. Inspect the oil pump inner and outer gear rotors for damage or excessive wear.
  1. Lubricate the inner gear with lithium assembly grease and install onto the crankshaft. Lubricate the outer gear with lithium assembly grease and mesh with the inner gear rotor in the oil pump housing. Wipe off the excess assembly grease.
  2. Install the gerotor cover and bolts.
  3. Install the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to «CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL»(ref-231367-S37295309762006050800000) .
  1. Install the motor mounts and loosely install the bolts.
  2. Lower the engine.
  3. Remove the lifting attachment and lifting crane.
  4. Remove the special tools.
  5. Install the upper motor mount studs.
  6. Tighten the motor mount bolts.
  7. Install the motor mount retaining nuts.
  8. Tighten the exhaust pipe retaining nuts.
  9. Position back the cable and install the bolt. Install the RH fan stator stand-off.
  10. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
  11. Install the LH fan stator stand-off.
  12. Install the upper power steering bolts.
  13. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to «HEATING & VENTILATION»(ref-231395) .
  14. Install the cooling fan stator and radiator. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-231368) .
  15. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-231356) .
  1. Install new D-ring seals on the crankcase-to-head tube assemblies.
  2. Install new dowels and the cylinder head gasket.
  3. Using the special tools, install the cylinder head on the engine. Install the lifting bracket. Install the bolts. Install the cylinder head.
  4. Install the outer cylinder head bolts finger-tight.
  5. Apply clean engine oil to each end of the push rods. Insert them into their respective positions, with the copper-colored end up.
  6. Install the 16 valve bridges.
  7. Install the rocker arm carrier. Install the press-in-place gasket. Install the rocker arm carrier and bolts.
  8. Install the rocker arm assemblies and 16 bolts.
  9. Install the 20 new inner cylinder head retaining bolts finger-tight.
  10. Tighten the head bolts in the following sequence, in seven stages: Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 through 10 to 88 Nm (65 lb-ft). Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1 through 10 to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft). Stage 3: Tighten bolts in sequence 1 through 10, clockwise 90 degrees. Stage 4: Tighten bolts in sequence 1 through 10, a second time, clockwise 90 degrees. Stage 5: Tighten bolts in sequence 1 through 10, a third time, clockwise 90 degrees. Stage 6: Tighten bolts 11 through 15 to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft). Stage 7: Tighten bolts 11 through 15 to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
  11. If equipped with a one-piece tube, apply clean engine oil and install a crankcase-to-head tube assembly.
  12. Install new O-ring seals and a copper washer on the fuel injector.
  13. Install the fuel injector, the fuel injector hold down and bolt.
  14. Install the fuel injector electrical connector into the rocker carrier.
  15. Position the high-pressure oil rail on the injectors. Place the high-pressure oil rail on top of the carrier so that the four single ball tubes are engaging the fuel injector lead angle. Insert three guide bolts, two on the ends of the straight side of the high-pressure oil rail and one in the middle of the wavy side of the high-pressure rail. Install the guide studs six to seven turns. Press the high-pressure oil rail into the fuel injectors. Inspect that the high-pressure oil rail mounting feet are flat against the mounting surface. Loosely install the six bolts.
  16. Install the remaining bolts and tighten. Remove the three guide bolts. Loosely install the three remaining bolts. Tighten the nine bolts in the sequence shown.
  17. If equipped with a two-piece tube, install the crankcase-to-head tube assembly.
  18. Install the RH high-pressure oil rail-to-valve cover gasket.
  19. Install the RH valve cover.
  20. Install the right exhaust manifold and the bolts.
  21. Cover the LH cylinder head with an appropriate covering.
  22. Install the turbocharger heat shield and bolts.
  23. Install the left cylinder head fuel line.
  24. Install the left exhaust manifold and the bolts.
  25. Install the eight glow plugs.
  26. Using the special tool, install the glow plug harness.
  27. Install the special tools.
  28. Install the special tool.
  29. Install the lifting crane and remove the engine from the engine stand.
  30. Install the flexplate and the new bolts. Tighten the bolts in the following sequence, in two stages: Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in). Stage 2: Tighten to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) in the sequence see scheme 697
  31. Install the engine. For additional information, refer to «Engine»(ref-231367-S20253186502006050800000).