Common Specifications & Procedures

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES - F250-F550

System			Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service			Specifications
Torque			Refer to the appropriate component in Removal And Installation
Battery			Specifications
Wheel Hub Nuts
Vehicles With: Dana M275/Dana M300			Stage 1: 70 lb.ft (95 Nm) Stage 2: Loosen: 90° Stage 3: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
	Vehicles With: Ford 10.5 Inch Ring Gear		Stage 1: 70 lb.ft (95 Nm) Stage 2: Loosen: 180° Stage 3: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence			RR, LR, RF, LF Brake System Pressure Bleeding
Front Disc Brakes w/Torque			Refer to appropriate component in Removal And Installation .
Rear Disc Brakes w/Torque			Refer to appropriate component in Removal And Installation .
Charging
Generator w/Torque
	Gasoline Engine		Generator - 6.2L V8 Generator - 6.8L Triton-30V - V10
	6.7L Diesel, Single Generator		Generator - 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
Drive Belts
Adjustment
	6.2L V8		Accessory Drive
	6.8L Triton-30V - V10		Accessory Drive
	6.7L Power Stroke Diesel		Accessory Drive
Belt Routing			6.2L V8 Accessory Drive - Component Location 6.8L Triton-30V - V10 Accessory Drive - Component Location 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel Accessory Drive - Component Location
Engine Cooling
Specifications
6.2L V8			Specifications
	6.8L Triton-30V - V10		Specifications
	6.7L Power Stroke Diesel		Specifications
Radiator Cap Pressure
Use individual readings listed on the pressure relief cap
Thermostat R & I
6.2L V8			Thermostat
	6.8L Triton-30V - V10		Thermostat
	6.7L Power Stroke Diesel		Thermostat
	6.7L Diesel Powertrain Secondary Cooling		Thermostat
Water Pump R & I
	6.2L V8		Coolant Pump
	6.8L Triton-30V - V10		Coolant Pump
	6.7L Power Stroke Diesel		Coolant Pump
	6.7L Diesel Powertrain Secondary Cooling		Coolant Pump .
Engine Mechanical
6.2L V8
Compression			Specifications
Oil Pressure			Minimum oil pressure at idle (engine at normal operating temperature) 8.0 psi (55 kPa)
Overhaul			Specifications
Torque			Refer to the appropriate component in Removal And Installation
6.8L Triton-30V - V10
Compression			Specifications
Oil Pressure			Oil pressure 93.33°C (200°F) @ 2, 000 rpm 40-75 psi (276-517 kPa)
Overhaul			Specifications
Torque			Refer to the appropriate component in Removal And Installation .
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
Compression			Specifications
Oil Pressure			Oil pressure (hot @ 700 rpm) minimum - 10 psi (68.9 kPa) Oil pressure (hot @ 1200 rpm) minimum - 20 psi (137.8 kPa) Oil pressure (hot @ 1, 800 rpm) minimum - 35 psi (241.3 kPa)
Overhaul			Specifications
Torque			Refer to the appropriate component in Removal And Installation
Fluid Specifications			See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque
Automatic/Manual
	6.2L V8		For tightening sequence for Flexplate/Flywheel, refer to Flexplate /Flywheel Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 4 in sequence to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 1 through 4 in sequence to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) Stage 3: Tighten fasteners 1 through 4 sequence an additional 60 degrees Stage 4: Tighten fasteners 5 through 8 in sequence to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) Stage 5: Tighten fasteners 5 through 8 in sequence to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) Stage 6: Tighten fasteners 5 through 8 in sequence an additional 60 degrees
	6.8L Triton-30V - V10		For tightening sequence, refer to Flexplate 80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
	6.7L Power Stroke Diesel		For tightening sequence, refer to Flexplate Stage 1: Tighten to 44 lb.in (5 Nm) Stage 2: Tighten to 48 lb.ft (65 Nm) Stage 3: 90°
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location
	Gasoline		Lifetime filter part of Fuel Pump Module.
	Diesel		Main filter is part of the Fuel Conditioning Module LH side rail. Secondary fuel filter located in engine compartment.
Fuel Filter R & I
	6.2L V8		Fuel Pump And Sender Unit
	6.8L Triton-30V - V10		Fuel Pump And Sender Unit
	6.7L Power Stroke Diesel		Fuel Filter
Pressure Release Procedure
	6.2L V8		Fuel System Pressure Release
	6.8L Triton-30V - V10		Fuel System Pressure Release
	6.7L Power Stroke Diesel		Fuel System Pressure Release
Pressure Specification
	6.2L V8		Specifications
	6.8L Triton-30V - V10		Specifications
	6.7L Power Stroke Diesel		Specifications
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
	6.2L V8		Fuel System Pressure Check
	6.8L Triton-30V - V10		Fuel System Pressure Check
	6.7L Power Stroke Diesel		Fuel System Pressure Check
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification			Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
	Ignition Routing		Engines have coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plugs/Glow Plugs
Type
		6.2L V8	CYFS-12-FP
		6.8L Triton-30V - V10	HJFS 24FP Part number shown is for pricing only. For proper application, refer to local supplier.
		6.7L Power Stroke Diesel	BC3Z 12A342 C
Gap
		6.2L V8	0.042 - 0.046 in (1.07 - 1.17 mm)
		6.8L Triton-30V - V10	0.039 - 0.043 in (1 -1.1 mm)
Torque
		6.2L V8	18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
		6.8L Triton-30V - V10	115 lb.in (13 Nm)
		6.7L Power Stroke Diesel	Stage 1: 35 lb.in (4 Nm) Stage 2: 50°
Starting
Starter w/Torque
	6.2L V8		18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
	6.8L Triton-30V - V10		18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
	6.7L Power Stroke Diesel		18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications			Specifications
Torque			General Procedures
Wheel & Tire
Vehicles With: Single Rear Wheels			For tightening sequence, refer to Wheel And Tire - Vehicles With: Single Rear Wheels . 150 lb.ft (204 Nm)
	Vehicles With: Dual Rear Wheels		For tightening Sequence, refer to Wheel And Tire - Vehicles With: Dual Rear Wheels . 165 lb.ft (224 Nm)