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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Aerostar, E-Series, F-Series & Ranger (RABS) -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1997 E-Series -> 1997 F-150 -> 1997 F-250HD -> 1997 F-250LD -> 1997 F-350 -> 1997 Ranger -> 1998 E-Series -> 1998 F-150 -> 1998 F-250LD -> 1998 Ranger -> 1999 E-Series -> 1999 F-150 -> 1999 F-250 -> 1999 Ranger -> 2000 F-150 -> 2000 Ranger -> 2001 F-150 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Aerostar -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Drive Tests -> Except F-Super Duty Series -> F-Super Duty -> F-Super Duty Series -> Intermittent Diagnosis -> Quick Check -> System Pre-Check -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup Super CAB 7.3 V8 DIESEL

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Except F-Super Duty Series
  • Ensure ignition switch is in Run position with engine off.
  • Locate black RABS II diagnostic connector.
  • Disconnect two halves of connector (one side has an orange/black wire attached to it).
  • Attach a jumper wire to the orange/black wire side of the connector. Momentarily ground the opposite end of jumper for 1-2 seconds.
  • The "REAR ABS" lamp should start flashing a DTC.
F-Super Duty Series
  • Connect New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester to Data Link Connector (DLC) located beneath instrument panel.
  • Select vehicle to be tested from NG...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Gasoline Fuel Injected Engines Except Escape, Freestar, Mariner, Monterey, Villager, 2005-06 Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer, 2005-06 Expedition & Navigator & 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup 5.8 V8 GAS

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 ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup Super CAB 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 front propeller shaft flange bolts to 82 ft. lbs., if equipped.
    • Torque front propeller shaft U-joint retainer bolts to 15 ft. lbs.

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup Super CAB 7.5 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect wiring from starter terminal.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
  • Remove starter mot...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup Super CAB 5.8 V8 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the Air Bag warning ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup Super CAB 5.8 V8 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by removing radiator cap and opening draincock located at the lower rear corner of the radiator tank.
  • Remove rubber radiator overflow hose from radiator coolant recovery reservoir and disconnect it from radiator, Fig. .
  • Remove fan shroud upper attaching screws.
  • Lift fan shroud out of lower retaining clips and drape it on fan.
  • Loosen upper and lower hose clamps at radiator and remove upper radiator hose and lower radiator fr...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Automatic Tension -> Manual Tension
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-350 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 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

7.5L Engine & E40D Transmission Diagram for 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup  5.8 V8 GAS7.5L Engine & E40D Transmission Diagram for 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup 5.8 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor
  • Connector C-1028
  • Connector C-1069
  • Regular & Super Cab Bodies Diagram for 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup  5.8 V8 GASRegular & Super Cab Bodies Diagram for 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup 5.8 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Sensor
  • Rear Axle Sensor
  • 4X4 Hi/Low Indicator Switch
  • RABS Valve Assembly
  • Rear Tank Fuel Gauge Sender
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Ford F-350 Pickup  5.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Ford F-350 Pickup 5.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C-Heater Control Assembly
  • Blower Motor Switch
  • Blower Motor
  • 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup  7.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Ford F-350 Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor Switch
  • Blower Motor Resistor
  • Blower Motor
  • Heater Control Assembly
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    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 F-350 Pickup 5.8 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup 5.8 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Ford F-350 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Ford F-350 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 1997 Ford F-350 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 1997 Ford F-350 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 1997 Ford F-350 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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