F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Drain the crankcase.
2. Remove oil level dipstick from oil level indicator tube.
3. Remove nut from oil level indicator tube bracket and exhaust manifold stud. Remove oil level indicator tube from cylinder block.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R) D8AZ-i9554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSK-M2G350-AZ and ESR-M18P7-A around the
periphery of the oil level indicator tube on the cylinder block installation.
2. Insert loose fit oil level indicator tube into the cylinder block with a rotational movement.
3. Install 3/8 16 nut on oil level indicator tube bracket to exhaust manifold stud.
4. Tighten nut to 16-24 Nm (12-18 ft. lbs.).
5. Install oil level dipstick in oil level indicator tube.
6. Fill the crankcase.
CAUTION: To prevent oil from entering the PCV system during air-powered oil fills, the closure hose must be disconnected from the oil fill pipe
and positioned away from the oil source. Cover the hose port with a shop towel to prevent oil from spilling onto the engine during oil fill.
Reconnect the closure hose after the oil has been filled to the proper level.
