F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L (2008)
External Remote Mount Transmission Fluid Filter (Part 2)
NOTE: Early build vehicles have an external mounted remote transmission fluid filter, late build vehicles do not.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the secondary latches.
3. CAUTION: A backup wrench must be used on the remote mounted transmission fluid filter housing while disconnecting and connecting
the transmission fluid cooler tubes or damage to the filter housing will occur.
NOTE: The quick connect fittings may need to be removed from the remote mount transmission fluid filter housing in order to disconnect the
middle fluid cooler tubes. Do not reuse the quick connect fittings.
Using the special tool, disconnect the middle fluid cooler tube assembly.
4. CAUTION: A backup wrench must be used on the remote mounted transmission fluid filter housing while disconnecting and connecting
the transmission fluid cooler tubes or damage to the filter housing will occur.
Using a backup wrench, disconnect the rear transmission fluid cooler tubes from the remote mounted transmission fluid filter.
5. Remove the remote mount transmission fluid filter-to-bracket bolt.
6. Remove the remote mount transmission fluid filter.
Install
1. Install the remote mount transmission fluid filter.
2. Install the remote mount transmission fluid filter-to-bracket bolt.
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Tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
3. CAUTION: A backup wrench must be used on the remote mounted transmission fluid filter housing while disconnecting and connecting
the transmission fluid cooler tubes or damage to the filter housing will occur.
Using a backup wrench, connect the rear fluid cooler tube assembly fittings to the remote filter.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the middle transmission fluid cooler tube assembly to the remote mount transmission fluid filter.
5. Install the secondary latches.
6. Fill with clean transmission fluid and check for leaks.
