Section 03-01A: Engine, 4.9L SFI
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 (4x2), F-150, F-250 (4x4) Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE

Camshaft Rear Bearing Cover

Removal

  1. Remove the transmission (7003) and flywheel housing. Refer to Section 07-01A (E4OD), Section 07-01B (C6), or Section 07-01C (4R70W[AODE-W]). On a manual transmission, remove the clutch pressure plate (7563) and clutch disc (7550). Refer to Section 08-01.

  1. Remove the flywheel attaching bolts. Remove the flywheel (6375) and the engine rear plate (7007).

  1. Refer to Engine Block Plugs service procedures in Section 03-00 to remove the camshaft rear bearing cover.

 

Installation

  1. Follow removal procedures in reverse order.

  1. Coat the flywheel bolts with Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G350-A2.

  1. Tighten in an opposing pattern to 102-115 Nm (75-85 lb-ft).