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1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS
The Hydro-Boost and Hydro-Max power brake booster...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1995-04 7.3L Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL
The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.
The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
- Disconnect the...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Double Cardan -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS
Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Disassemble
Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube. If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
- Index-mark the shaft components.
- Remove and discard all four snap rings.
- Clamp bearing cup removal tool No. 205-086 or equivalent in a vise.
- If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace -> Dual Alternator -> Single Alternator
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL
Single Alternator
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove alternator electrical connectors.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Remove alternator from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque alternator mounting bolts to 71 in. lbs.
- Torque alternator electrical connectors to 71 in. lbs.
Dual Alternator
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove upper alternator electrical connectors.
- Remove upper alter...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by removing radiator cap and opening draincock located at the lower rear corner of the radiator tank.
- Remove rubber radiator overflow hose from radiator coolant recovery reservoir and disconnect it from radiator, Fig. .
- Remove fan shroud upper attaching screws.
- Lift fan shroud out of lower retaining clips and drape it on fan.
- Loosen upper and lower hose clamps at radiator and remove upper radiator hose and lower radiator fr...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Automatic Tension -> Manual Tension
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS
Automatic Tension
- Install suitable 5/16 inch closed end wrench on tensioner pulley bolt, then lift tensioner arm away from belt. Do not use socket and ratchet.
- Remove belt, slowly release tensioner. Do not allow tensioner to snap back, as damage may result.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Manual Tension
- Loosen accessory adjustment bolt and pivot bolt.
- Remove belt.
- Reverse procedure to install, adjust belt tension as follows:
- Lo...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Regular & Super Cab Bodies Diagram for 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 7.5 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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