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Intake Manifold: Service and Repair

Fig. 6 Manifold Assemblies:




Fig. 7 Intake Manifold Tightening Assembly:






1. Disconnect battery ground cables.
2. On E-Series models, remove engine cover.
3. On all models, remove air cleaner and place a suitable cover over intake manifold opening.
4. On E-Series models, disconnect fuel inlet and return lines from fuel filter, then remove fuel filter and bracket as an assembly.
5. On all models, remove injection pump.
6. On F-Series models, disconnect fuel return lines from rear injection nozzles and remove return lines to fuel tank.
7. On all models, disconnect engine harness ground wire from rear left of cylinder head, then remove engine wiring harness from engine.
8. Remove glow plug harness and controller.
9. Remove intake manifold attaching bolts and the intake manifold, Fig. 6.
10. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten attaching bolts to specifications in sequence shown in Fig. 7.