DCSpecial
Mr. Sinister
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Changing the fuel filters on the 6.0 is fairly easy.
Be for you start, here's the tools you'll need a 36mm socket and 1/2" ratchet, a 24mm socket (1/2 ratchet with an extension), a small flathead screwdriver, and a 6mm hex:
Also, you'll need a drain pan, safety glasses and latex or nitrile gloves if you so choose.
I always use motorcraft filters:
I start with the filter on the frame.
First, use the 6mm hex and loosen the drain plug:
Try and stay as far away as possible to minimize the amount of fuel you get on you during the change, and be sure to have the drain pan in place to catch the fuel:
Now that the housing is completely drained, you'll need the 36mm socket to loosen the filter cap:
Try and stay as far under the middle of the truck as possible and away from the frame rail. Finish loosening the cap and remove the cap and filter:
Pull the filter out of the cap:
Remove the old o-ring from the cap:
Coat the new o-ring with diesel fuel, reinstall on the cap, and install the filter and cap back into the housing.
Reinstall the drain plug
Be sure not to over tighten either one.
With the one under the truck finished, move to the one under the hood.
It is located right next to the oil filter:
Using a 24mm socket, loosen and remove the cap and filter:
Again, you'll have to remove the old o-ring from the cap:
Coat the new o-ring with diesel fuel, reinstall on the cap, and install the filter and cap back into the housing.
Again, be sure not to over tighten.
Pick up the your tools, drain pan, etc.. and cycle the key a few times to allow the pump to run and then fire up the truck.
Be for you start, here's the tools you'll need a 36mm socket and 1/2" ratchet, a 24mm socket (1/2 ratchet with an extension), a small flathead screwdriver, and a 6mm hex:
Also, you'll need a drain pan, safety glasses and latex or nitrile gloves if you so choose.
I always use motorcraft filters:
I start with the filter on the frame.
First, use the 6mm hex and loosen the drain plug:
Try and stay as far away as possible to minimize the amount of fuel you get on you during the change, and be sure to have the drain pan in place to catch the fuel:
Now that the housing is completely drained, you'll need the 36mm socket to loosen the filter cap:
Try and stay as far under the middle of the truck as possible and away from the frame rail. Finish loosening the cap and remove the cap and filter:
Pull the filter out of the cap:
Remove the old o-ring from the cap:
Coat the new o-ring with diesel fuel, reinstall on the cap, and install the filter and cap back into the housing.
Reinstall the drain plug
Be sure not to over tighten either one.
With the one under the truck finished, move to the one under the hood.
It is located right next to the oil filter:
Using a 24mm socket, loosen and remove the cap and filter:
Again, you'll have to remove the old o-ring from the cap:
Coat the new o-ring with diesel fuel, reinstall on the cap, and install the filter and cap back into the housing.
Again, be sure not to over tighten.
Pick up the your tools, drain pan, etc.. and cycle the key a few times to allow the pump to run and then fire up the truck.
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