Removal (E350 & F250/350)

Remove engine cover (if equipped) and disconnect battery. Drain cooling system. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses. Disconnect and remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect throttle and transmission linkage at throttle body. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE at beginning of this article.
Disconnect fuel line at fuel rail. On A/T models, disconnect transmission cooler lines at radiator. Disconnect engine cooler lines at oil filter adapter (if equipped). Remove fan assembly and shroud. Remove radiator. Remove power steering pump. Remove front engine mount through bolts (E350) or nuts (F250/350).
Remove dipstick tube retaining nuts and remove dipstick and tube. Remove oil filler tube and bracket (if equipped).
On A/C models, rotate or remove A/C lines at rear of compressor to clear dash. Remove upper intake manifold and throttle body assembly. See appropriate article in ENGINES for upper intake manifold service.
Raise and support vehicle. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. Disconnect and remove muffler inlet pipe assembly. Disconnect control linkage at transmission. On A/T models, remove transmission dipstick assembly. Remove drive shaft and coupling shaft assembly.
Raise engine. Engine and transmission assembly will pivot around rear engine mount. Engine and transmission assembly must be raised approximately 4" measured at front engine mounts and remain centered in engine compartment. Support engine with wooden blocks.
Remove oil pan bolts and lower oil pan. Remove oil pump bolts and pick-up tube nut. Lower oil pump assembly into pan. Remove oil pan.