F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
Oil Filter Adapter: Service and Repair
Oil Filter Adapter
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING, JACKING OR
TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR SUSPENSION
SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR
DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE OPERATIONS.
2. If equipped, remove the oil cooler.
3. Remove the lower radiator hose.
4. Remove the front drive axle assembly.
5. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
6. If the vehicle does not have an oil cooler, remove the oil filter.
7. Disconnect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.
