Removal (7.4L Commercial Van/Motorhome & "C" & "K" Series Pickup)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove oil level indicator tube. Raise and support vehicle. Drain oil from crankcase. Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifolds. Remove starter. Remove flywheel cover. Remove front drive shaft and oil filter adapter (4WD). Remove oil cooler lines from retaining bracket. Remove transmission, clutch (M/T) and flywheel. On A/T, see appropriate TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in TRANSMISSION SERVICING. On M/T, see appropriate article in CLUTCHES. Remove flywheel/flexplate from crankshaft. Remove oil pan bolts. Remove oil pan and gasket.