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
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE

Camshaft Rear Bearing Cover

Removal

  1. On a vehicle with a manual transmission (7003) remove the transmission, 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.

  1. Remove the flywheel attaching bolts and remove the flywheel (6375). Remove the engine rear plate (7007).

  1. Replace the camshaft rear bearing cover (6266). Refer to Section 03-00.

Installation

  1. Coat the flywheel attaching bolts with oil-resistant Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G315-A5. Install engine rear plate. Install flywheel. Install and tighten the attaching bolts in sequence, across from each other to 102-115 Nm (75-85 lb-ft).

  1. On a vehicle with a manual transmission, install the clutch pressure plate, clutch disc, transmission, and the flywheel housing. Refer to Group 08.

  1. On a vehicle with an automatic transmission, install the transmission. Refer to Group 07.