Section 03-01D: Engine, Diesel, 7.3L
1996 F-Series Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Water Thermostat

Removal

  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03.

  1. Disconnect the drive belt (8620) at the drive belt tensioner pulley.

  1. Remove the upper radiator hose clamp at the water pump outlet and disconnect the upper radiator hose (8260) from the water pump outlet.

  1. Remove retaining screws and the water pump outlet.

  1. Remove the water hose connection gasket (8255) and water thermostat (8575).

Installation

  1. Install the water thermostat and the water hose connection gasket in the water pump outlet.

  1. Install the water pump outlet and install water pump outlet retaining screws. Tighten screws to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

  1. Connect the upper radiator hose to the water pump outlet and install hose clamp.

  1. Install the drive belt at the drive belt tensioner pulley.

  1. Refill and bleed the engine cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03.