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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Module Configuration Procedure -> Ford Motor Company -> 1992-1998
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 7.3 V8 DIESEL

Some modules will require configuration after being installed on the vehicle. All configurable modules will be packaged in a kit which contains a warning label and multi-language sheet which lists requirements to configure the modules.

There are two types of configuration data. The first type is used by the module so that it can interact with the vehicle correctly. The second type is customer preference driven. These are items that the customer may or may not want to have enabled. To program customer driven preferences, a Ford service function card (FSF) and the New G...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> E-Series, F-Super Duty Series & Excursion -> Parking Brake Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Installation -> Overhaul -> Removal -> Replacement -> Transmission Mounted Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 7.3 V8 DIESEL

Transmission Mounted Parking Brake

Replacement
Removal
  • Place transmission in gear and release parking brake control. Front parking brake cable must be in fully released position.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect speedometer cable from lefthand side of parking brake assembly.
  • Loosen clevis jam nut and remove locking pin from clevis pin, Fig. .
  • Remove front parking brake cable and conduit from transmission case.
  • Disconnect driveshaft at output flange, then secure out of way.
  • Remove parking brake assembly mounting bolts, then remove complete parking brake assembly from transmissi...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-06 Econoline
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS

The inertia switch is ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 6.8 V10 GAS

One Piece Driveshaft

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • To maintain driveline balance, index-mark driveshaft flange yoke and pinion flange.
  • Index-mark driveshaft yoke and transmission tailshaft. Do not allow output shaft to turn.
  • Remove four bolts.
  • Disconnect driveshaft flange yoke from pinion flange, using a suitable tool as shown. Driveshaft flange yoke fits tightly on pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect yoke from flange. Pry only in area shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect yoke from flange.
  • Lower driveshaft and slide it off outp...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 6.8 V10 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect air cleaner assembly.
  • Loosen worm clamp.
  • Remove bolts and pull air cleaner assembly away from its mounted position.
  • Disconnect mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Disconnect alternator rear connection.
  • Remove B+ terminal nut and disconnect terminal.
  • Disc...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Diesel Engine Air Filter Restriction Warning System -> E-Series
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS

These models have an air filter restriction gauge located on the clean air side of the air cleaner upper housing. It has a colored indicator which alerts the operator ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 6.8 V10 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS

  • Rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise, using a 1/2 square hole in drive belt tensioner pull...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Ford E Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

I/P Components & Connectors Diagram for 1997 Ford E Super Duty  6.8 V10 GASI/P Components & Connectors Diagram for 1997 Ford E Super Duty 6.8 V10 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Warning Buzzer Module
  • Wiper Control Module
  • Radio
  • Main Light Switch
  • Overdrive Cancel Switch
  • Engine Components & Connectors Diagram for 1997 Ford E Super Duty  7.3 V8 DIESELEngine Components & Connectors Diagram for 1997 Ford E Super Duty 7.3 V8 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Water In Fuel Sensor
  • Starter Motor
  • Fuel Water Switch
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sender
  • Camshaft Position Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Ford E Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Ford E Super Duty  5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Ford E Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Keyless Entry Module
  • Left Headlamp
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Main Light Switch
  • Right Headlamp
  • 1997 Ford E Super Duty  7.3 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1997 Ford E Super Duty 7.3 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Front Door Lock Motor
  • Right Front Door Lock Motor
  • Master Window Door Lock Control Switch
  • RH Power Door Lock Window Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Ford E Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
  • Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Ford E Super Duty 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 1997 Ford E Super Duty 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 1997 Ford E Super Duty 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 1997 Ford E Super Duty 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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