Section 03-01A: Engine, 4.9L SFI
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 (4x2), F-150, F-250 (4x4) Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE

Oil Level Indicator Tube

 

Removal

  1. Open hood.

  1. Remove oil level dipstick (6750).

  1. Remove nut securing oil level indicator tube bracket to valve push rod cover retainer.

  1. Unscrew oil level indicator tube retaining nut and remove oil level indicator tube (6754) from engine (6007).

 

Installation

  1. Follow removal procedures in reverse order.

  1. Tighten oil level indicator tube retaining nut to 20-24 Nm (15-17 lb-ft).

  1. Tighten oil level indicator tube-to-valve push rod cover retainer nut to 4-5 Nm (35-44 lb-in).

    ItemPart NumberDescription
    16750Oil Level Dipstick
    2370786-S8Nuts, Stamped 15/16
    36754Oil Level Indicator Tube
    4—Oil Level Indicator Tube Retaining Nut (Part of 6754)
    5—Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket (Part of 6754)
    66C517Retainer Assembly
    76519Valve Push Rod Cover
    A—Tighten to 4-5 Nm
    (35-44 Lb-In)
    B—Tighten to 20-24 Nm
    (15-17 Lb-Ft)