Section 653 (Engine - 5.4L (2V) - Excursion & F250-F350 Super Duty): Installation: Engine: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Position the engine in the vehicle and remove the Modular Engine Lift Bracket and the jack supporting the transmission.
2. Install and tighten the nuts.
   Fig 1: Tightening Nuts

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3. On automatic transmission-equipped vehicles, install the transmission oil level tube, and the ground strap on all vehicles.
   Fig 2: Installing Transmission Oil Level Tube, And Ground Strap On Vehicles

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4. Install the heater water tube and the two studs.
   Fig 3: Installing Heater Water Tube And Studs

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5. Raise and support the vehicle.

   Automatic transmission vehicles 

6. Install the lower transmission to engine bolts.
   Fig 4: Installing Lower Transmission To Engine Bolts

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7. Install and tighten the four new nuts retaining the torque converter.
   Fig 5: Tightening Nuts Retaining Torque Converter

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8. Install the access plug.
   Fig 6: Installing Access Plug

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9. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
   Fig 7: Installing Flywheel Inspection Cover

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   All vehicles 

10. Install the wiring bracket.
    Fig 8: Installing Wiring Bracket

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    Automatic transmission vehicles 

11. Install the starter motor (11002). Refer to STARTERS .

    All vehicles 

12. Install the oil cooler (6A642) to the oil filter adapter (6881) and install the oil bypass filter (6714).
    Fig 9: Installing Oil Bypass Filter

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    Manual transmission vehicles 

13. Install the clutch and transmission. Refer to CLUTCH .

    All vehicles 

14. Install and tighten the nuts.
    Fig 10: Tightening Nuts

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15. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
16. Install the ground strap.
    Fig 11: Installing Ground Strap

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    Automatic transmission vehicles 

17. Install the transmission cooler line bracket.
    Fig 12: Installing Transmission Cooler Line Bracket

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18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Install the remaining transmission-to-engine bolts and fuel line bracket.
    Fig 13: Installing Remaining Transmission-To-Engine Bolts And Fuel Line Bracket

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20. Connect the transmission wiring harness and the LH and RH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor connectors.
    Fig 14: Connecting Transmission Wiring Harness And LH And RH Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor Connectors

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21. Connect the heater hose.
    Fig 15: Connecting Heater Hose

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22. Install the suction line to the accumulator.
    Fig 16: Installing Suction Line To Accumulator

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23. Connect the A/C cycling switch.
    Fig 17: Connecting A/C Cycling Switch

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24. Connect the A/C compressor clutch connector.
    Fig 18: Connecting A/C Compressor Clutch Connector

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25. Connect the lower radiator hose to the oil cooler inlet.
26. Install the power steering pump.
    Fig 19: Installing Power Steering Pump

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27. Install the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
28. Connect the 42-pin and 16-pin connectors.
29. Install the radiator (8005), fan shroud (8146) and engine cooling fan. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
30. Install the A/C condenser core (19712). Refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
31. Install the radiator grille support. Refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
CAUTION: The oil pump must be primed prior to starting the engine.
32. Fill all fluids to the correct levels.
33. Connect the battery ground cable (14301).
34. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels.
35. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .