1996 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS wheel torque

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[IN06750( ALL)12/93]
q
Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper
torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km of
new vehicle operation. Proper torque
specifications are provided in this guide. Also
retighten to proper torque specification at 500
miles/800 km after any wheel change or any
other time the wheel lug nuts have been
loosened.
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[IN06900( M)01/93]
q
Use only the type of engine oil that Ford
recommends. Don't add anti-friction
compounds or special break-in oils during the
first few thousand miles of operation. These
additives may prevent piston ring seating.
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[RE24100( EFM)06/93]
Retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified
torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500
miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and at
the intervals specified in theMaintenance Schedule
and Recordbooklet.
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[RE24200( ALL)10/89]
Also retighten to the specified torque at 500
miles (800 km) of operation after any wheel
change or any time the lug nuts are loosened.
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[RE24301( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at
mileages specified could allow wheels to
come off while the vehicle is in motion.
% [RE24395( M)08/90]
eight pica chart:0020726-AFile:ltrem.ex
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[BK01300( ALL)01/95]
To assure the durability of your vehicle and its
emission control systems, it is necessary that
scheduled maintenance be performed at the
designated intervals.
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[BK01400( ALL)05/95]
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine
Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or
Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for the service of components
affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts
should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It
is the owner's responsibility to determine the
equivalency of such parts. Please consult your
warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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[BK01410( ALL)05/95]
No Cost PCV Valve Replacement
[BK01425( M)02/93]
THE PCV VALVE ON LIGHT TRUCKS IS A
CRITICAL EMISSION COMPONENT. YOUR
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VALVE AT NO
COST AT 60,000 MILES/96,000 KILOMETERS
(EXCEPT CANADA VEHICLES).
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[BK01435( ALL)06/94]
Wheel Lug Nuts
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[BK01455( ALL)06/94]
Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper
torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km of
new vehicle operation (100 miles/160 km for
vehicles equipped for snowplowing). Proper
torque specifications are provided in your
Owner Guide. Also retighten to proper torque
specification at 500 miles/800 km after (1) any
wheel change or (2) any other time the wheel
lug nuts have been loosened.
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184 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK56400( ALL)08/94]
q
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
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[BK56700( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect disc brake system and lubricate
caliper slide rails. (2)
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[BK56800( ALL)04/94]
q
Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
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[BK56900( ALL)04/94]
q
Change fuel filter (Recommended but not
required for California Certified Vehicles).
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[BK57000( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2)
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[BK57100( ALL)04/93]
q
Inspect parking brake system for damage and
operation.
q
Inspect parking brake fluid (F-Super Duty
only).
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[BK57450( FM)06/94]
q
Change rear axle lube (F-Super Duty only).
(4)
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[BK57520( FM)02/95]
q
Check spring U-bolt torque (F-Super Duty).
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[BK57550( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK57600( ALL)01/95]
33,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers)
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[BK57700( ALL)01/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK57750( ALL)94/93]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
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[BK58050( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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190 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK64200( ALL)94/93]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
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[BK64400( ALL)04/93]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
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[BK64500( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
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[BK64550( ALL)05/94]
NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of
moisture and staining to be present
around the muffler seams. The
presence of soot, light surface rust or
moisture does not indicate a faulty
muffler.
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[BK64600( ALL)08/94]
q
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
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[BK64900( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect disc brake system and lubricate
caliper slide rails. (2)
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[BK65000( ALL)04/94]
q
Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
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[BK65100( ALL)04/94]
q
Change fuel filter (Recommended but not
required for California Certified Vehicles).
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[BK65400( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2)
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[BK65500( ALL)04/93]
q
Inspect parking brake system for damage and
operation.
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[BK66025( FM)06/94]
q
Change rear axle lube (F-Super Duty only).
(4)
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[BK66030( FM)02/95]
q
Inspect parking brake fluid (F-Super Duty).
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[BK66035( FM)02/95]
q
Check spring U-bolt torque (F-Super Duty).
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[BK66050( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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Severe Duty Schedule 203
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[BK81200( ALL)08/94]
q
Lubricate steering linkage suspension,
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease
fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped).
(2)
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[BK81400( ALL)05/93]
q
Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball
studs.
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[BK81600( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect disc brake system and lubricate
caliper slide rails. (2)
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[BK81700( ALL)04/94]
q
Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
*
[BK81800( ALL)04/94]
q
Change fuel filter (Recommended but not
required for California Certified Vehicles).
*
[BK81900( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2)
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[BK82000( ALL)04/93]
q
Inspect parking brake system for damage and
operation.
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[BK82450( FM)06/94]
q
Change rear axle lube (F-Super Duty only).
(4)
[BK82502( FM)02/95]
q
Inspect parking brake fluid (F-Super Duty).
[BK82504( FM)02/95]
q
Check spring U-bolt torque (F-Super Duty).
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[BK82505( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK82510( ALL)05/93]
(1) Extremely dusty conditions will require more frequent
replacement of your air filter. check your air filter at
3,000 miles. If it is dirty replace it and then keep
replacing it at the same interval (every 3,000 miles). If
it's not dirty, check it again at 6,000 miles and again at
9,000 miles until you determine your unique
maintenance interval. Do not go beyond 30,000 miles as
described in the chart. If in doubt, see your dealer.
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[BK82520( ALL)05/93]
(2) If you operate your vehicle ªoff roadº in water that is
deeper than the hubs (1/2 wheel height) then these
items must be serviced daily.
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204 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK82530( ALL)05/93]
(3) City delivery vehicles and other unique applications that
require constant turning may need more frequent tire
rotation. You may need to develop your own tire
rotation interval based on your own observations of tire
wear. If in doubt, see your dealer.
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[BK82540( FM)06/94]
(4) F-SUPER DUTY APPLICATIONS must change axle lube
every 30,000 miles unless synthetic oil is used. Super
Duty vehicles are NOT equipped with synthetic oil
from the factory. Synthetic oil MUST BE changed at
100K intervals.
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[BK82550( ALL)03/94]
(5) Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque
specifications at 500 miles/800 km of new vehicle
operation (100 miles/160 km and 500 miles/800 km for
vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels or equipped
for snowplowing). Proper torque specifications are
provided in your Owner Guide. Also retighten to
proper torque specification at 500 miles/800 km after
(1) any wheel change or (2) any other time the wheel
lug nuts have been loosened.
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[BK82560( ALL)05/94]
(6) On dual rear wheel light trucks, rotate the front tires
side-to-side without disturbing the rear tires.
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[BK82575( ALL)05/94]
(7) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the
PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California
vehicles.
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