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

Oil Level Indicator Tube, 5.0L

 

Removal

  1. Drain the crankcase.

  1. Remove the oil level dipstick (6750).

  1. NOTE: Heat may be required to break sealant.

    Remove nut from oil level indicator tube bracket and remove oil level indicator tube (6754).

 

Installation

  1. Apply a light film of 10W30 oil to the outer diameter of the end of the tube, prior to inserting the oil level indicator tube approximately 1/2 inch.

  1. Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSK-M2G350-AZ and ESR-M18P7-A at oil level indicator tube joint. The oil level indicator tube must be bottomed out in the cylinder block (6010).

  1. Install 3/8-16 nut on oil level indicator tube bracket. Tighten nut to cylinder head (6049) 16-24 Nm (12-18 lb-ft).

  1. Install oil level dipstick.

  1.  CAUTION: To prevent oil from entering the PCV system during air-powered oil fills, the closure hose should be disconnected from the oil fill pipe (6A868) and positioned away from the oil source. Cover the hose port with a shop towel to prevent oil from spilling onto the engine during oil fill. Reconnect the closure hose after the oil has been filled to the proper level.

    Fill crankcase.