Cooling System
•Check the fan for damage to blades; replace, if damaged, with the
recommended parts. Inspect for fan to shroud interference, and any
damage to shroud such as cracks and holes.
•The fan ratio should not be changed and the fan spacer dimensions
and positions should not be altered.
•Inspect the fan clutch for proper operation, make sure that the fan is
disengaged when cooling of the engine is not required.
•Check for proper operation of radiator shutters, if equipped. The
shutters should be open during normal operating temperatures.
Engine and Driveline System
•Transmission Enclosure:inspect for cracks, holes, and tears. Clean
any deposits such as oil, dirt, and stones.
•Engine valve covers and block covers are made to damp out engine
mechanical noise and, if needed, should be replaced with
recommended parts. Check for mechanical isolations.
Exhaust System
•Inspect the exhaust system for leaks at various joint connections and
tighten the clamps.
•Do a visual inspection for cracks or holes in the muffler and tail pipe.
•Always use the recommended parts when items need to be replaced.
•The tail pipe elbow or offset tail pipe orientation must not be changed
from the standard position as originally received.
•To avoid abnormal changes in vehicle sound levels, it is necessary for
the owner to perform inspections and necessary maintenance at the
intervals shown in theGeneral Maintenance Informationsection.
CHASSIS-MOUNTED CHARGE AIR COOLER
Inspect charge air cooler daily
With the engine off, visually inspect the charge air cooler core assembly
for debris and clogging of external fins. Prior to engine operation,
remove any debris blocking the core.
•Turbocharger-to-charge air cooler
•Charge air cooler-to-intake manifold pipe
•Mounting bracket
•Chassis-mounted charge air cooler core
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Inspect air intake piping
•Check for accumulation of salt deposits (where applicable). If present,
disassemble and clean the complete air intake piping system. If the
intake piping is pitted, use RTV silicone to seal joints against leakage.
•Check for loose hoses and clamps.
•Check for ruptured or collapsed hoses.
•Check air cleaner housing for cracks.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSPECTIONS
Periodically inspect electrical connectors on the outside of the cab, on
the engine and frame for corrosion and tightness. Exposed terminals
such as the fuel sender, cranking motor, alternator and feed-through
studs should be cleaned and re-coated with a lubricant sealing grease
such as Motorcraft XG-3, or equivalent. This should include the ground
cable connector for batteries, engine and cab as well as the jump starting
stud.
Accessory feed connections
Vehicle electrical systems are complex and often include electronic
components such as engine and transmission controls, instrument panels,
ABS, etc. While most systems operate on battery voltage (12 volts),
some systems can be as high as 90 volts or as low as five volts. Refer to
the Electrical Circuit Diagram Manuals, available from your vehicle’s
manufacturer, to assure that any additional body lights and accessories
are connected to circuits that are both appropriate and not overloaded.
No modification should be made to any vehicle control system without
first contacting your dealer.
SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Note:Do not adjust air suspension height to any setting other than the
specified setting. Altering the height setting will change the driveline
angle and may result in unwarrantable component damage, such as
transmission component damage.
Verify drive axle air suspension height and height control valve
performance at engine lube oil change intervals.
Periodically:
•Check condition of spring leaves for evidence of fatigue, bending or
breakage.
•Check condition of suspension mounting brackets and bushings.
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PROPELLER SHAFT
At the regular lubrication interval, check the universal joints for any
evidence of wear or looseness. Should propeller shaft vibrations occur,
stop the vehicle immediately to avoid possible hazardous consequences
or damage to other components.
REAR AXLE LUBRICANT
Refer to your general maintenance information section for rear axle
lubricant level checks and lubricant change intervals.
Your rear axle may be filled with an optional synthetic lubricant which
allows the use of extended service intervals. A tag on the filler plug will
identify the use of the synthetic lubricant.
Use only a lubricant that meets manufacturer specifications (refer to
Lubricant specificationsin this chapter).
Use of a non-approved rear axle lubricant may cause internal axle
component damage.
Check your rear axle lubricant level using the following procedure:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Set the parking brake and shift into N (Neutral) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission) and turn the engine off.
3. Clean any dirt from around the rear axle filler plug.
4. Remove the filler plug and inspect the lubricant level.
5. The lubricant level should be up to the bottom of the filler plug
opening.
6. If necessary, add enough lubricant through the filler plug opening so
that the lubricant level is at the bottom of the opening.
7. Clean and install the filler plug securely.
Drain and refill your rear axle lubricant using the following procedure:
1. Drain the rear axle while the lubricant is warm.
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3. Set the parking brake and shift into N (Neutral) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission) and turn the engine off.
4. Clean any dirt from around the rear axle filler and drain plugs.
5. Remove the filler and drain plugs and drain the lubricant into a
suitable container. Dispose all used automotive fluids in a responsible
manner following your local authorized standards.
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Component /
Component vendorLubrication type Vendor
recommendations:
Viscosity / Ambient
temperature / NotesEquivalent Ford
part name / number
Eaton-Spicer axle,
Spicer axle - Front
axle wheel bearing
grease, tie rod ends,
drag link, kingpin
and bushingEP2 Lithium
complex-based moly
grease (or
equivalent) GC/LB
NLGI #2
multi-purpose
lithium complex
greaseNote:Eaton-Spicer
and Meritor Easy
Steer axles: With
chassis load on axle,
force grease through
thrust bearings; then
with axle lifted clear
of the floor, force
grease between
kingpin and bushing
surfaces.Motorcraft Premium
Long Life Grease /
XG-1-C
Steering
Power steering fluid
changeMERCON—Motorcraft Mercon
Multi-Purpose (ATF)
Transmission Fluid /
XT-2-QDX
Steering gear Ross
TAS-Output SealGC/LB NLGI #2
lithium
complex-based moly
grease or
multi-purpose
lithium complex
grease—Motorcraft Premium
Long Life Grease /
XG-1-C
Steering column
U-joints / slip jointGC/LB NLGI #2
lithium
complex-based moly
grease or
multi-purpose
lithium complex
grease—Motorcraft Premium
Long Life Grease /
XG-1-C
Propeller shaft
U-joint GC/LB NLGI #2
lithium
complex-based moly
grease or
multi-purpose
lithium complex
grease—Motorcraft Premium
Long Life Grease /
XG-1-C
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Component /
Component vendorLubrication type Vendor
recommendations:
Viscosity / Ambient
temperature / NotesEquivalent Ford
part name / number
Clutch
Release bearing /
shafts / forkGC/LB NLGI #2
lithium
complex-based moly
grease or
multi-purpose
lithium complex
grease—Motorcraft Premium
Long Life Grease /
XG-1-C
Cooling system
Coolant - 6.0L Power
Stroke engineWSS-M97B51-A1—Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
/ VC-7-A
Coolant - Cummins
B and Caterpillar
enginesRefer to engine operator manual
Windshield washer
Washer fluid WSB-M8B16-A2—Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate /
ZC-32-A
Transmission
Eaton-Fuller Petroleum oil:
Engine oil API-SL or
API-CF
(MIL-L-2104E or
MIL-L-46152E)SAE 50:–12°C
(above 10°F)—
SAE 40:–12°C
(below 10°F)—
Mineral gear oil:
API-GL-1 (rust and
oxidation inhibited)SAE 80W–90:–12°C
(above 10°F)—
SAE 75W:–12°C
(below 10°F)—
Synthetic oil:
Eaton, Roadranger
synthetic CD-50
transmission fluidCD SAE 50: All
temperatures—
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Component /
Component vendorLubrication type Vendor
recommendations:
Viscosity / Ambient
temperature / NotesEquivalent Ford
part name / number
Meritor Petroleum oil: Heavy
Duty Engine Oil
MIL-L-2104E or
API-SL or API-CF
(previous API
designations
acceptable)SAE 50:–12°C
(above 10°F)—
SAE 40:–12°C
(above 10°F)—
SAE 30:–12°C
(below 10°F)Motorcraft SAE 30
Super Duty Motor
Oil / XO-30-QSD
Mineral gear oil with
rust and oxidation
inhibitor API-GL-1*
(* Do not use
multi-weight and
GL-5 EP gear oils;
they may cause
transmission failure
or damage.)SAE 90:–12°C
(above 10°F)—
SAE 80:–12°C
(below 10°F)—
Synthetic oil:
MIL-L-2104E or
MIL-L-46152D (* Do
not use multi-weight
and GL-5 EP gear
oils; they may cause
transmission failure
or damage.)—SAE 50: All
temperatures—
Allison Refer to
transmission manual——
Rear axle
Eaton-Spicer -
two-speed axlesRHEOLUBE 362 (or
equivalent) (Eaton
part number
113741)——
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Component /
Component vendorLubrication type Vendor
recommendations:
Viscosity / Ambient
temperature / NotesEquivalent Ford
part name / number
Meritor -
single-speed axle
(cont’d)Fill at the factory
with Synthetic SAE
75W-90, will have a
tag attached to fill
plug that reads as
follows:“Filled with
synthetic lube. Do
not mix.”—
Multipurpose EP
gear lube of API
GL-5 quality meeting
MIL-PRF-2105E
specifications
including synthetic*
lubricants. (* Do not
mix conventional
and synthetic
lubricants.)SAE 85W-140:–12°C
(above 10°F)Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance Rear
Axle Lubricant /
XY-75W140-QL
SAE 85W-140:
–26.1°C (above
–15°F)Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance Rear
Axle Lubricant /
XY-75W140-QL
SAE 80W-90:
–26.1°C (above
–15°F)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle Lubricant
/ XY-80W90-QL
SAE 75W maximum
outside temperature
1.6°C(35°F); Above
–40°C(–40°F)Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance Axle
Lubricant /
XY-75W90-FEHP
SAE 75W-140: Above
–40°C (above–40°F)Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance Rear
Axle Lubricant /
XY-75W140-QL
Cab components
Hydraulic lift pump
fluidDexron III—Motorcraft Mercon
Multi-Purpose (ATF)
Transmission Fluid /
XT-2-QDX
Cab latch and lock
leversMobile SHC 32 Low
Temperature
Lubricant (or
equivalent)——
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Engine coolant and oil
Engine type Engine coolant
(approximate
capacity)Engine oil
(approximate
capacity)
6.0L Power Stroke 25.7L (54.4 pints) 18.0L (19 quarts)
Caterpillar 28.4 (60.0)
1
Cummins B 23.1 (24.4)1
1Refer to the engine operator manual for engine oil refill capacities.
Power steering system
Steering gearPower steering fluid volume (cubic
inches/liters/pints)
V8 engine
TAS40 steering gear 506/8.3/17.6
TAS65 steering gear 533/8.7/18.4
Transmission
Description Liters Pints
MD-3060P 5–speed automatic 27.4 58.01
MD-3560P 5–speed automatic 27.4 58.01
MD-3060P 6–speed automatic 27.4 58.01
FS-4205A 5–speed manual 5.4 11.5
MD-3066P 6–speed automatic 27.4 58.01
FS-5406A 6–speed manual 9.2 19.5
FS-5406N 6–speed manual 9.2 19.5
MD-3560P 6–speed automatic 27.4 58.0
1
2000P Series 5–speed automatic 18.0 38.01
2400 Series 5–speed automatic 18.0 38.01
FS-5205A 5–speed manual 5.9 12.5
FS-6406N 6–speed manual 9.2 19.5
FS-6406A 6–speed manual 9.2 19.5
ES066–7B 7–speed manual 9.9 20.9
ES56–7B 7–speed manual 9.9 20.9
FR-9210B 10–speed manual 11.1 23.5
RT–8908LL 10–speed manual 13.2 28.0
1Total fluid capacity (dry transmission and torque converter).
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