Removal ("E" & "F" Series 7.3L Diesel)

Disconnect negative battery cable from both batteries. Mark hood hinges and remove hood. Drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner and intake duct assembly. Cover intake opening. Remove fan, fan clutch and fan shroud halves.
NOTE: Fan and fan clutch assembly are secured with LEFT-hand threads.
Remove A/T cooler lines from radiator (if equipped). Remove radiator with hoses. Remove A/C compressor drive belt and A/C compressor and position on upper radiator support with lines attached (if equipped).
Remove power steering pump drive belt. Remove power steering pump and position aside with hoses attached. Disconnect all sending unit wires and alternator wiring from engine. Disconnect accelerator and cruise control cables from injection pump.
Remove accelerator cable bracket from engine and position aside. Remove transmission kickdown rod from injection pump (if equipped). Disconnect main wiring harness connector from right side of engine. Disconnect engine ground strap from rear of engine.
Disconnect fuel return hose from left rear of engine. Remove vacuum supply hose from pump. Remove upper transmission-to-engine bolts. Disconnect heater hoses from engine. Raise vehicle.
Disconnect both battery ground cables at engine. Disconnect and plug fuel supply line at fuel supply pump. Disconnect starter cables. Disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds. Remove engine mount-to-engine nuts. Remove flywheel inspection plate.
On A/T models, remove flexplate-to-converter bolts. On "E" Series, remove transmission and engine oil dipstick tubes. On all models, lower vehicle. Support transmission with floor jack.
Remove 4 lower transmission-to-engine bolts. Attach lifting device to engine. Lift engine to clear No. 1 crossmember. Pull engine forward, rotate 45 degrees to left, and carefully lift engine from vehicle.