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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Anti-Lock Brakes -> F-Super Duty -> System Service -> 2WD -> 4WD -> ABS Control Module -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Front -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor Ring -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> Rear -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.4 V8 DIESEL

Brake System Bleed

Manual Bleed
  • Clean all dirt from and remove brake master cylinder filler cap, then fill master cylinder with suitable brake fluid.
  • Place box end wrench on righthand rear bleeder screw, then attach rubber drain tube to bleeder screw. Submerge other end of hose in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and hold pressure on brake pedal.
  • Loosen brake bleeder until stream of brake fluid comes out.
  • While assistant maintains pressure on brake pedal, tighten brake bleeder screw.
  • Repeat until clear, bubble free fluid comes out.
  • Continue b...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.8 V10 GAS

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 82 ft. lbs.
    • Torque U-joint retainer bolts to 26 ft. lbs.

Rear

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

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.8 V10 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.8 V10 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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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.8 V10 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater tube assembly.
  • Remove hose from heater tube assembly.
  • 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 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 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 F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Door Diagram for 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.4 V8 DIESELDoor Diagram for 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.4 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Door Lock Control Switch
  • Door Lock Switch Connector
    • Front Body Diagram for 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.4 V8 DIESELFront Body Diagram for 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.4 V8 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Hood Latch
  • Primary Hood Latch Release Cable A
  • Primary Hood Latch Release Cable B
  • Secondary Hood Latch Release Cable
  • Secondary Hood Latch Release Cable Handle

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.4 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.4 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Main Light Switch
  • Autolamp Sensor
  • Autolamp/Sunload Sensor
    • 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.8 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.8 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Fog Lamp
  • Main Light Switch
  • Fog Lamp Relay
  • Right Fog Lamp
  • Smart Junction Box

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: 6.4L Diesel Engine - Lacks Power, Leaks Fluid From Exhaust Pipe, Abnormal Tailpipe Sediment, White Smoke, Exhaust Smell and MIL ON
    Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.4 V8 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Abnormal Smoke, Fumes
  • Driveability
  • Odors

    • Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
    • Document: 6.4L Diesel - Cold Weather Belt Chirp
    Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.4 V8 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Noise

    • Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Ford F-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 F-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 F-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 F-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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