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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRUM BRAKES, FORD -> E & F 250-350 & F-Super Duty -> BRAKE SERVICE -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

REMOVAL

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove hub cap, then wheel and tire assembly.
  • On vehicles with full-floating axles, remove brake drums as follows:
    • Loosen brake shoe adjustment screw.
    • Remove rear axle retaining bolts and lock washers, axle shaft, and gasket.
    • Remove wheel bearing locknut, lock washer, and adjusting nut.
    • Remove hub and drum from axle.
    • Remove brake drum-to-hub retaining screws, bolts, or bolts and nuts, then remove brake drum from hub.
  • On vehicles with semi-floating axles, remove brake drums as follows:
    • Remove brake drum retaining nuts.
    • Remove brake drum. If brake lining is d...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1985-94 Diesel 6.9L & 7.3L Engines
Vehicle: 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.

The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more while it relearns its adaptive strategy.

  • Discon...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

Front

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
  • Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
  • Remove and discard four flange bolts.
  • Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque flange bolts to 30 ft. lbs.
    • Torque U-joint retainer bolts to 16 ft. lbs.

Rear

One Piece Driveshaft
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • To maint...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle, if required.
  • Disconnect electrical connector or solenoid relay wire from starter motor.
  • Remove starter motor attach...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at coolant tube and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Automatic Tension -> Manual Tension
Vehicle: 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS

Automatic Tension

  • Install suitable 5/16 inch closed end wrench on tensioner pulley bolt, then lift tensioner arm away from belt. Do not use socket and ratchet.
  • Remove belt, slowly release tensioner. Do not allow tensioner to snap back, as damage may result.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Manual Tension

  • Loosen accessory adjustment bolt and pivot bolt.
  • Remove belt.
  • Reverse procedure to install, adjust belt tension as follows:
    • Lo...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH Side Of Engine  Diagram for 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup  7.5 V8 GASLH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • TFI Module
  • Ignition Coil
  • Air Charge Temperature Sensor
  • EGR Solenoid
  • ISC Assembly
  • 4OD Transmission Components Diagram for 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup  7.5 V8 GAS4OD Transmission Components Diagram for 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • HEGO Sensor
  • Back-Up Lamp Switch
  • Connector C120
  • Connector C121
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup  7.3 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Master Window Control Switch
  • Left Front Window Motor
  • Right Front Window Control Switch
  • Right Front Window Motor
  • 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup  7.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Trailer Marker Lamps Relay
  • Engine Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: MERCON ATF IS BRING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID
    Vehicle: 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: TRANSMISSION - 4R100/E40D - TORQUE CONVERTER ACCESS EXTERNAL DUST PLUG MAY BECOME DISLODGED
    Vehicle: 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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