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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
Anti-Lock Brakes -> E-Series -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor Ring -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> Rear -> Stability Control Sensor Cluster -> Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Manual Bleed
- Connect suitable scan tool to DLC located under dash, and follow on screen procedure.
- Clean all dirt from master cylinder reservoir cap area, remove cap and top up brake fluid.
- Bleed brake system in order outlined on scan tool.
- Attach a rubber hose to bleeder screw.
- Have an assistant pump and hold pressure on brake pedal.
- Loosen bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out.
- While assistant maintains pressure on brake pedal, tighten bleeder screw.
- Repeat until clear, bubble free fluid comes from bleeder screw.
- Repeat procedure for remaining bleeder s...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 5.4 V8 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 driveshaft to pinion flange 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 driv...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Symptom Test
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.8 V10 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow scan tool manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Refer to Fig. , for diagnostic trouble code identification.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow the scan tool manufacturer's instructions.
Symptom Test
Refer to Fig. , for symptom test chart.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen band clamp and remove air filter element, tray and inlet snorkel.
- On vehicles equipped with air conditioning,rotate accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise remove belt aside.
- On all models, rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counter clockwise remove belt aside.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
- Position alternator...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Fuel Reset ->
Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.8 V10 GAS
The FUEL RESET indicator is grounded through the inertia switch whenever vehicle is in a high force situation. The Inertia F...
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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 6.8 V10 GAS
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove air cleaner assembly, then the plastic rivet retainers and air deflector.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect overflow hose from radiator.
- Remove fan and fan clutch from water pump pulley.
- Remove radiator upper fan shroud ...
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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 6.8 V10 GAS
- Use 1/2 square hole in drive belt tensioner pulley hub to rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and rem...
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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+.
Document: IDLE SPEED DROPS BELOW SPECIFICATION - DTC P0054 - 5-6 / 6-5 SHIFT SCHEDULING Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: 5R110W COLD WEATHER TRANSMISSION FAILURE Vehicle: 2008 Ford E-450 Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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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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