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, 5.8L

 

Removal

  1. Drain the crankcase.

  1. Remove oil level dipstick (6750) from oil level indicator tube (6754).

  1. Remove nut from oil level indicator tube bracket and exhaust manifold stud. Remove oil level indicator tube from cylinder block (6010).

 

Installation

  1. Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSK-M2G350-AZ and ESR-M18P7-A around the periphery of the oil level indicator tube on the cylinder block installation.

  1. Insert loose fit oil level indicator tube into the cylinder block with a rotational movement.

  1. Install 3/8-16 nut on oil level indicator tube bracket to exhaust manifold stud.

  1. Tighten nut to 16-24 Nm (12-18 lb-ft).

  1. Install oil level dipstick in oil level indicator tube.

  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.