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

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.8 V10 GAS

The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.8 V10 GAS

Front

Warning: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the righthand kick panel area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

  • With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
  • Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove dust cap and nut from axle halfsha...

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

Description
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.8 V10 GAS

The TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor System) has the ability to monitor the air pressure of all five tires. The tire-mounted pressure sensors transmit signals to the TPMS module by using the valve stem as an antenna. These transmissions are sent approximately every 60 seconds when the vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph. The...

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.4 V8 DIESEL

Before carrying out maintenance on the starting system, disconnect the battery ground cable from the frame to completely isolate the starter from the dual frame-mounted batteries. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

  • Disconnect ground cables for dual batteries. Ground path is through the frame.
  • Remove nut and position cable bracket aside.
  • Remove starter solenoid protective cap.
  • Disconnect starter...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.4 V8 DIESEL

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Remove hose from oil filter adapter hose and heater tube assembly.
  • Reposition hose clamp from oil filter adapter.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from oil filter adapter...

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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 Lariat 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+.

Front End Diagram for 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.4 V8 DIESELFront End Diagram for 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.4 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Front Impact Severity Sensor
  • Front Impact Severity Sensor Connector
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.8 V10 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.8 V10 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Injector
  • Intake Manifold Tuning Valve
  • Power Train Control Module
  • Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor
  • Coil On Plug
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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 XLT 6.4 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.4 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Secondary Generator
  • 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.8 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.8 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery Junction Box
  • Driver Exterior Rear View Mirror
  • Passenger Exterior Rear View Mirror
  • Power Mirror Fold Relay
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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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