Oil cooler removal

2003 FORD F-250
500,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JWP90000
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How to remove cooler under oil filter?
Jul 31, 2020 at 3:52 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I attached the procedure and pictures for you.

The bolt that holds the cooler to the motor is the threaded bolt that holds the oil filter to the housing. Inside the bolt is a allen head that you remove to remove the cooler.

Roy

Oil Cooler

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.


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2. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
3. Drain the coolant.


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4. NOTE: Make sure all O-ring seals are in place.

Remove the oil filter.


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5. Slide the hose clamps down and disconnect the coolant hoses from the oil cooler.


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6. Remove the oil cooler insert, and remove the oil cooler.
Jul 31, 2020 at 4:05 AM
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JWP90000
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do you know the allen size will hex socket work?
Jul 31, 2020 at 5:09 AM
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The socket is a 14 mm allen head socket. You can get it at any parts store.

Roy
Jul 31, 2020 at 5:21 AM
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JWP90000
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Thank you very much.
Jul 31, 2020 at 6:28 AM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Jul 31, 2020 at 6:30 AM
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JWP90000
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when replacing cooler does it make a difference on the 2 hoses to cooler hook up top or bottom?
Aug 4, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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Either way is good. The coolant just circulates through the cooler.

Roy
Aug 4, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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JWP90000
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Thank you.
Aug 4, 2020 at 1:04 PM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Aug 4, 2020 at 1:21 PM