Section 03-01B: Engine, 5.0L and 5.8L MFI | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 and Bronco Vehicles Equipped with 5.0L or 5.8L MFI Engines Workshop Manual |
Removal
On a vehicle with a manual transmission (7003), remove the transmission and flywheel housing, clutch pressure plate (7563) and clutch disc (7550). Refer to Group 08.
On a vehicle with an automatic transmission, remove the transmission. Refer to Group 07.
To check flywheel face runout or to replace a flywheel ring gear for a manual transmission, refer to Section 03-00.
Remove the flywheel attaching bolts and remove the flywheel (6375).
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Dowel (2 Places) (Part of 6007) |
| 2 | — | Bolt (6 Places) (Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A or Equivalent Meeting Ford Specification WSK-M2G350-A2 or ESR-M18P7-A to Fasteners Prior to Assembly) (Part of 6375) |
| 3 | — | Automatic Transmission Usage Identification (Part of 6375) |
| 4 | 6375 | Flywheel |
| 5 | 7007 | Engine Rear Plate |
| A | — | Tighten to 102-115 Nm (75-85 Lb-Ft) |
Installation
Coat the threads of the flywheel attaching bolts with oil-resistant Threadlock® and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESE-M4G204-A2 and WSK-M2G315-A5. Position the flywheel on the crankshaft flange. Install and tighten the bolts in sequence across from each other to 102-115 Nm (75-85 lb-ft).
On a vehicle with a manual transmission, check the flywheel runout. Refer to Section 03-00. Install the clutch pressure plate, clutch disc and the transmission and flywheel housing. Refer to Group 08.
On a vehicle with an automatic transmission, check the flywheel runout. Refer to Section 03-00. Install the transmission. Refer to Group 07.