Exhaust Manifold

2012 Ford E 450 V10-6.8LSECTION Exhaust Manifold



RH

Install 10 new exhaust manifold studs.
Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).







Position the new gaskets, the exhaust manifold and tighten the nuts in the sequence shown.
Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).










LH

Install 10 new exhaust manifold studs.
Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).







Position the new gaskets, the exhaust manifold and tighten the nuts in the sequence shown.
Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





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