1997 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS wheel torque

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[II06000( ALL)01/96]
Breaking Your Vehicle In
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[II06100( ALL)01/96]
Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or
break-in period during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in
period, you need to pay careful attention to how
you drive your vehicle.
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[II06300( ALL)01/96]
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Avoid sudden stops.Because your vehicle
has new brake linings, you should take these
steps:
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[II06400( ALL)01/96]
Ð Watch traffic carefully so that you can
anticipate when to stop.
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[II06500( ALL)01/96]
Ð Begin braking well in advance.
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[II06600( ALL)01/96]
Ð Apply the brakes gradually.
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[II06700( ALL)01/96]
The break-in period for new brake linings
lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or
1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.
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[II06750( ALL)01/96]
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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.
[II06900( M)01/96]
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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Update:Fri Dec 13 11:16:51 1996

91 [ER16800( M)01/96]
q
Lower the vehicle until the tire touches the
ground, and tighten lug nuts in the same
sequence to the specifications shown in the
chart below.
[ER17000( M)01/96]
q
Finish lowering the vehicle and replace any
wheel covers, ornaments, or hub caps that
your vehicle has. Make sure that they are
snapped into place.
[ER17200( M)01/96]
q
Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. (Make
sure jack is securely fastened so it doesn't
rattle when you drive.)
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[ER17300( M)01/96]
RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
[ER17500( M)01/96]
q
Unblock the wheels.
[ER17800( M)01/96]
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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[ER17900( ALL)01/96]
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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[ER18000( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at
mileages specified could allow wheels to
come off while the vehicle is in motion.
File:10lterm.ex
Update:Fri Dec 13 11:23:45 1996

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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)01/96]
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
[BK01455( ALL)06/96]
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.
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

178 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK56300( ALL)06/95]
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Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
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[BK56350( ALL)09/95]
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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[BK56400( ALL)08/95]
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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[BK56900( ALL)08/95]
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)08/95]
q
Inspect parking brake system for damage and
operation.
[BK57225( M)08/95]
q
Inspect parking brake fluid (F-Super Duty
only).
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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
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 191
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[BK73000( ALL)08/95]
q
Change fuel filter (Recommended but not
required for California Certified Vehicles).
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[BK73100( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2)
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[BK73200( ALL)08/95]
q
Inspect parking brake system for damage and
operation.
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[BK73710( FM)02/95]
q
Inspect parking brake fluid (F-Super Duty).
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[BK73720( FM)02/95]
q
Check spring U-bolt torque (F-Super Duty).
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[BK73750( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK73800( ALL)01/95]
93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers)
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[BK73900( ALL)11/95]
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK74250( ALL)04/93]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK74300( ALL)01/95]
96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers)
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[BK74400( ALL)11/95]
q
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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[BK74500( ALL)08/95]
q
Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6)
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[BK74900( ALL)09/95]
q
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission
shift linkage.
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[BK75000( ALL)06/95]
q
Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or
loose parts. Remove any foreign material
trapped by exhaust system shielding.
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

Severe Duty Schedule 197
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[BK81400( ALL)09/95]
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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[BK81800( ALL)08/95]
q
Change fuel filter (Recommended but not
required for California Certified Vehicles).
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[BK81900( ALL)05/93]
q
Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2)
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[BK82000( ALL)08/95]
q
Inspect parking brake system for damage and
operation.
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[BK82502( FM)02/95]
q
Inspect parking brake fluid (F-Super Duty).
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[BK82504( FM)02/95]
q
Check spring U-bolt torque (F-Super Duty).
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[BK82506( ALL)08/95]
four pica chart:0060627-A
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[BK82510( ALL)06/95]
(1) Extremely dusty conditions will require more frequent
replacement of your air filter. Check your air filter at
3,000 miles (5,000 km). If it is dirty replace it and then
keep replacing it at the same interval (every 3,000 miles
[5,000 km]). If it's not dirty, check it again at 6,000
miles (10,000 km) and again at 9,000 miles (15,000 km)
until you determine your unique maintenance interval.
Do not go beyond 30,000 miles (50,000 km) 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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[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.
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996

198 Severe Duty Schedule
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[BK82541( FM)12/96]
(4) Synthetic oil MUST BE changed at 100,000 miles
(165,000 km) intervals.
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[BK82550( ALL)08/95]
(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)09/95]
(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)08/95]
(7) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the
PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California
vehicles.
File:18ltbkm.ex
Update:Thu Dec 12 13:32:30 1996