F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
crankshaft cap to the rear. This will align the thrust surfaces of both halves of the crankshaft thrust main bearing. Retain the forward pressure on
the crankshaft. Tighten the cap bolts to 129-142 Nm (95-105 ft. lbs.).
8. Install a new crankshaft rear oil seal.
9. Force crankshaft toward the rear of the engine.
10. Check crankshaft end play.
11. Clean the oil pump screen cover and tube. Prime the oil pump by filling the inlet opening with oil and rotating the oil pump intermediate shaft until
oil emerges from the outlet opening. Install the oil pump and oil pump screen cover and tube.
12. Position the oil pan gaskets on the oil pan. Install the oil pan and related parts. Install the oil level dipstick.
13. Fill the crankcase with the proper grade and quality of engine oil. Start the engine and check for oil pressure. Operate the engine at fast idle and
check for oil leaks.
CAUTION: To prevent oil from entering the PCV system during air-powered oil fills, the closure hose should be disconnected from the oil fill
pipe and positioned away from the oil source. Cover the hose port with a shop towel to prevention front spilling onto the engine during oil fill.
Reconnect the closure hose after the oil has been filled to the proper level.
