The purpose of New Product Information is to highlight, or indicate, important product changes from the previous model year.
Changes may include 1 or more of the following items:
| • | Torque values and/or fastener tightening strategies |
| • | Changed engine specifications |
| • | New sealants and/or adhesives |
| • | Disassembly and assembly procedure revisions |
| • | Engine mechanical diagnostic procedure revisions |
| • | New special tools required |
| • | A component comparison from the previous year |
Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
All fasteners and threaded holes on the 6.0 liter engine utilize metric threads.
Changed Engine Specifications
No changes to the engine specifications.
Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions
A new design inverted-lip crankshaft rear oil seal is now used. Refer to Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation.
Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system condition. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to Strategy Based Diagnosis or Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical.
New Special Tools Required
Oil pressure gage adapter EN-47971 is now required for oil pressure testing. The new design oil filter with internal bypass valve requires a larger diameter oil filter fitting.
A Component Comparison from the Previous Year
| • | The oil filter bypass valve is now internal to the oil filter. |
| • | A new design inverted-lip crankshaft rear oil seal is now used. |
