Exhaust Downpipe - 6.0L Diesel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

NOTE: Exhaust fasteners are of a torque prevailing design. Use only new fasteners with the same part number as the original. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of exhaust components.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Remove the transmission fluid indicator. Remove the retaining nut and position the transmission fluid tube off the stud.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Separate the transmission fluid tube and position aside.

Fig 2: Separating Transmission Fluid Tube
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All vehicles

Remove the transmission crossmember. For additional information, refer to FULL FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING .
Disconnect the exhaust down pipe-to-turbo charger clamp.
Disconnect the exhaust down pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts and remove the exhaust downpipe.