1997 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS wheel alignment

49 [GF04650( M)01/96]
Checking Parking Brake and Transmission
Park Mechanism
[GF04700( M)01/96]
Periodically check the holding ability of the
parking brake by stopping on a steep hill and
restraining the vehicle by using only the parking
brake with the transmission in N (Neutral).
Check the holding ability of the P (Park)
mechanism (automatic transmissions) by
releasing all brakes after moving the
transmission selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
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[GF05200( ALL)01/96]
Steering Your Vehicle
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[GF05300( ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power
steering uses energy from the engine to help
steer your vehicle.
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[GF05350( ALL)01/96]
If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
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[GF05400( ALL)01/96]
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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[GF05450( ALL)01/96]
NOTE: After any severe impact such as
striking large potholes, sliding into
curbs on icy roads, or a collision
involving the front end, observe the
steering wheel alignment. If the spokes
of the steering wheel seem to be in a
different position while going straight
down the road, have the front
suspension and steering checked for
possible damage.
File:09ltgfm.ex
Update:Fri Dec 13 11:22:54 1996

116 [MC19900( M)01/96]Inspecting for Road Damage
[MC20000( M)01/96]
The suspension and steering linkage in your
vehicle should be inspected periodically for
abnormal looseness and damaged seals. Also be
alert for changes in steering action. Hard
steering, excessive free play or unusual sounds
when turning or parking indicate a need for
inspection or servicing.
[MC20100( M)01/96]
NOTE: After any severe impact such as
striking large potholes, inadvertent
sliding into curbs on icy roads, or a
collision involving the front end,
observe the steering wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel spokes seem to
be in a different position while going
down the road, have the front
suspension and steering checked for
possible damage.
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[MC21300( ALL)01/96]
Automatic Transmission Fluid
[MC21400( M)01/96]
Under normal driving conditions automatic
transmission fluid should not need changing.
Under severe duty conditions automatic
transmission fluid should be changed every
21,000 miles (34,000 km). However, if the
transmission is not working properly, for
instance, the transmission may slip or shift
slowly, or you may notice some sign of fluid
leakage, the fluid level should be checked.
[MC21500( ALL)01/96]
Transmission fluid, filter and seal assembly
should be changed every 21,000 miles
(34,000 km) only under any of the following
conditions.
[MC21550( ALL)01/96]
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Extended periods of high speed driving
during hot weather at/or above+90ÊF
(+30ÊC).
[MC21600( ALL)01/96]
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Towing a trailer for distances over 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) per trip.
File:11ltmcm.ex
Update:Fri Dec 13 11:24:54 1996