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SERVICING YOUR WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel assembly
Your vehicle is fitted with hub
piloted wheels and two-element
swiveling lug nuts (20 & 22 mm).
Do not use taper type wheels or ball
seat wheel nuts.
²Do not paint the mating face of the hub/drum.
²Do not paint the two-element swiveling lug nuts or wheel stud.
²Do not allow an excessive thickness of paint to build between the disc
wheel mounting surfaces.
²Do not install disc wheels where the paint has not fully cured.
²At wheel changes, ensure mounting faces are clean and free of rust,
dirt and excess paint.
If fasteners are needed, use only Ford recommended replacement parts.
²To maintain the desired
torque/tension relation between
nut body and flange, it is
necessary to use clean engine oil
meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G between nut body and flange. Lubricate the nut body
and flange any time a wheel is removed.
The M20 & M22 wheel nuts are right-hand threads. Refer to the
following chart for approved wheel lug nut torque.
Wheel type Bolt size Wheel nut torque
10-hole disc
285.75 mm bolt circleM22 (22 by 1.5 mm) 610-677 Nm
(450-500 lb-ft)
8-hole disc
19.5x6.75 mm bolt
circleM20 (20 by 1.5 mm)
610-677 Nm
(450-500 lb-ft)
The disc wheel nuts on your vehicle were tightened before delivery.
Recheck torque of nuts at 160 km (100 miles) and 800 km (500 miles) of
new vehicle operation or any time a wheel is removed. Reset to
recommended torque levels.
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Tire inflation pressure must not exceed the recommendations of
the axle, tire and/or wheel rim manufacturer for the specific
load, speed and application. The inflation pressures on the tire sidewall
do not take the wheel rim capabilities into consideration.
Never use a rim of different manufacture or any different size or
type than original rims.
Try to replace tires in pairs on the same axle shaft. Tires larger or
smaller than originally installed may affect the accuracy of the
speedometer. Consult your dealer about the need to change the switch
setting on the back of the speedometer.
Front wheel alignment
If abnormal tire wear or ride and handling characteristics such as vehicle
lead or wander are experienced with properly inflated tires, the front
end alignment should be checked.
Wheel bearing care
Front and rear wheel bearings are adjustable to correct for bearing and
spindle wear. Long bearing life depends upon proper adjustment and
correct lubrication. If bearings are adjusted too tightly (preloaded) they
will overheat and wear rapidly. Loose adjustment will cause pounding
and will contribute to uneven tire wear, steering difficulties and
inefficient brake operation.
Refer to the Ford Service Manual applicable to your vehicle for proper
tightening procedures and torque specifications.
Periodically check the oil level on oil filled front bearing hubs. If
necessary, add oil through the filler plug so the oil level is between the
ADD and FULL marks indicated on the hub. Do not overfill. Overfilling
can result in oil on brake linings.
Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for fluid level checks and
change intervals for the front hubs.
Your front hubs may be filled with an optional synthetic fluid which
allows use of the extended service intervals. A green colored filler plug
identifies use of the synthetic fluid.
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ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL REFILL CAPACITIES
Engine Engine coolant
(approximate capacity)Engine oil
(approximate capacity)
Caterpillar 3126 B 23.7L (25.0 quarts)
1
Cummins B 5.9L 23.1L (24.4 quarts)1
Power Stroke 7.3L 18.0L (19.0 quarts) 18.0L (19.0 quarts)2
1Refer to the engine operator's manual for engine oil refill capacities.2Engine oil and filter change.
POWER STEERING FLUID CAPACITIES
GVWR Axle application System capacity
11 794/13 608 kg
(26 000/30 000 lb.)3 856/4 082 kg
(8 000/9 000 lb.)4.3L (4.5 quarts)
14 969 kg (33 000 lb.) 5 443 kg (12 000 lb.) 4.5L (4.7 quarts)
TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES
Type and make Approximate capacity
5-speed (Eaton FS-4205A)1, 25.4L (5.75 quarts)
5-speed (Eaton FS-5205A)1, 25.9L (6.25 quarts)
6-speed (Eaton FS-5306A and
FS-6306A)
1, 29.2L (9.75 quarts)
7-speed (Spicer ES52-7B and
ES066-7B)
1, 210.4L (11.0 quarts)
Allison AT-545
318.9L (20.0 quarts)
2000/2400 Series-Standard sump 10.0L (10.6 quarts)4
2000/2400 Series-Shallow sump 7.0L (7.4 quarts)5
MD series327.4L (29.0 quarts)
1Quantity shown is nominal; fluid level should be at lower edge of fill hole.2Fill plug is located on the right side of the transmission and the drain plug
on the rear of the transmission.
3Fluid level should be checked by your dealer or a qualified service
technician.
4Approximate quantites only, does not include external lines and cooler hose.5Approximate quantites only, does not include external lines and cooler hose.
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Check every oil
changeOil change
intervals are as
follows:
Powerstroke - 10 000;
Caterpillar - 15 000;
Cummins - 15 000
(refer to the
Caterpillar and
Cummins service
manuals for further
instructions and
information)Clutch system
Lubricate the clutch release cross shaft and all
linkages
Check the clutch fluid
Fuel system
Drain the accumulated water or sediment from
the fuel tank(s)
Steering system
Lubricate the steering shaft(s), U-joints and
splines when equipped with grease fittings
Lubricate the front axle spindle pins
Lubricate the steering linkage when equipped
with grease fittings
Grease the power steering gear output shaft
* Coolant protection checks should be made just prior to the onset of
freezing weather, where applicable. If coolant is dirty or rusty in
appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with the
prescribed solution of cooling system fluid and water. Use only
permanent type coolant that meets Ford specifications ESE-M97B18-C.
See the engine manufacturer's operating guide for supplimental
corrosion inhibitor specifications.
In addition to the items to be performed daily or at each oil change, the
following need to be completed as specified:
8 000KM / 5 000 MILES
²Initial change Ð change the lubricant in the manual shift transmission
± 5 speed and 6 speed Eaton manual transmission. (Not required
when equipped with optional synthetic lubricant.)
32 000 KM / 20 000 MILES
²Replace the fuel filter.*
50 000 KM / 30 000 MILES
²Replace the engine spin-on coolant filter.*
²Repack and adjust the front wheel bearings Ð grease-filled hubs.
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