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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.8 V10 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-Series, F-Series, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.8 V10 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1998-06 F250HD, F350-550 & Excursion
Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

Front

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
  • Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
  • Remove and discard four flange bolts.
  • Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque front propeller shaft flange bolts to 82 ft. lbs., if equipped.
    • Torque front propeller shaft U-joint retainer bolts to 26 ft. lbs.

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.0 V8 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • On models equipped with air suspension, turn air suspension switch to off position.
  • On all models, raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter terminal cover, then solenoid S terminal retaining nut and electrical connector.
  • Remove battery ground cable reta...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.8 V10 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater inlet tube.
  • Remove hose from heater inlet tube.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ins...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

HVAC Components Diagram for 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.0 V8 DIESELHVAC Components Diagram for 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.0 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • A/C Cycling Switch
  • A/C Compressor Cycling Switch
  • A/C Pressure Cutoff Switch
  • A/C Compressor Pressure Relief Valve
  • A/C Evaporator
    • Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.8 V10 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.8 V10 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Horn
  • Engine Compartment Lamp
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Brake Pressure Switch

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.8 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.8 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Accessory Delay Relay
  • Battery Saver Relay
  • Microprocessor
    • 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.0 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.0 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Adjust Switch, Driver Side Front
  • Power Seat Motor Assembly, Left

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Diesel Coolant Maintenance - Service Tips
    Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Diesel Engines
    • Document: COOLANT LOSS - 6.0L
    Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 6.0 V8 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks

    • Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Ford F-550 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 2003 Ford F-550 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 2003 Ford F-550 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 2003 Ford F-550 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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