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2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bench -> Caliper -> E-Series, F-150 & Mark LT -> Edge, Escape, Mariner & MKX -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, Freestar, F-Super Duty, Monterey, Motorhome & Ranger -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Gravity Bleed -> In Vehicle -> Manual -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.8 V10 GAS
Explorer & Mountaineer
Master Cylinder
- Connect one end of a clear flexible hose to master cylinder bleeder screw. Submerge other end in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
- Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
- Open master cylinder bleeder screw until brake fluid flows into container.
- When fluid stops flowing, close bleeder screw.
- Repeat procedure until there are no air bubbles in fluid.
- Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
- Loosen a master cylinder tube fitting at anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit.
- When...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.8 V10 GAS
Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Disassemble
Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube. If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
- Index-mark the shaft components.
- Remove and discard all four snap rings.
- Clamp bearing cup removal tool No. 205-086 or equivalent in a vise.
- If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup t...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS Sensor -> TPMS Sensor Strap & Cradle
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.8 V10 GAS
TPMS Sensor
Removal
If damaged, the TPMS sensor battery may release hazardous chemicals. If the chemicals come in contact with the skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
The tire pressure sensor is equipped with a Lithium-ion battery which must be disposed of properly.
Tire pressure sensors are manufactured in multiple colors based on their application. When installing a new sensor, make sure the color of the sensor being installed matches the color of the sensor that was removed. The different colored sensors are not interchangea...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter motor solenoid terminal cover.A protective cap or boot is provided over battery input terminal on all vehicle lines and must be reinstalled after repair. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to vehicle.
- Remove starter solenoid S-terminal nut and S-terminal eyelet.
- Remove starter solenoid B-terminal nut and B-terminal eyelet.
- Remove starter...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS
The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove front air deflector if required.
- Remove fan blade and lefthand thread clutch using a suitable fan clutch holding tool and fan clutch wrench tool.
- Disconnect and plug transmission f...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS
- Remove air cleaner.
- On models equipped with A/C, rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove drive belt, using a suitable removal tool.
- On all othe...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Ford E-450 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 2008 Ford E-450 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 2008 Ford E-450 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 2008 Ford E-450 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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