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Front of vehicle
Lights:Make sure all lights illuminate and are clean.
Make sure headlights function on both high
and low beams. Make sure reflectors are clean
and unbroken and of proper color (red on
rear, amber elsewhere). Make sure the running
lights are also clean and unbroken.
Steering gear:Look for: missing or loose fasteners, power
steering fluid leaks and damage to power
steering hoses.
Steering linkage:Make sure connecting links, arms and rods are
not worn or cracked; joints, sockets and boot
seals are not worn or loose and that there are
no loose or missing cotter keys, nuts or bolts.
Tow hooks:Front and rear tow hooks should be inspected
for damage or loose mounting. This is
particularly important on vehicles where tow
hooks are frequently used.
Front suspension
Spring:Inspect for missing, broken or shifted leaves or
leaves that are in contact, or nearly contacting
a tire, rim, brake drum, frame or body
components.
Spring mount:Inspect spring hangers, bolts, bushings, axle
mounting bolts and nuts for cracks, breaks,
wear, damage and tightness.
Shock absorber:Inspect for cracks, leaks and missing or broken
bolts or bushings.
Note:Never apply grease to spring pads.
Do not operate the vehicle if any suspension conditions listed in
theFront suspensionchart are evident. Loss of steering or
suspension could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
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Check every oil
changeOil
change intervals
are as follows:
Power Stroke -
10,000 ;
Caterpillar -
15,000 ;
Cummins -
15,000 (refer to
the Caterpillar
and Cummins
service manuals
for further
instructions and
information)Engine system
Check the engine cooling system - hoses, clamps and protection
Inspect the drive belts
Exhaust system
Inspect the entire exhaust system (including the inlet pipe(s),
muffler(s), outlet pipe(s), clamps and fasteners) for holes,
leakage, breakage, corrosive damage and separation from other
components. Adjust, service or replace with the same or the
equivalent part. (Also a noise emission control service)
Suspension system
Tighten the front and rear spring U-bolts to the specified torque
Driveline and rear axle system
Lubricate the U-joints and the slip yoke
Brake system
Lube the air brake foot control valve, hinge and roller
Inspect the drum brake linings through the inspection holes
Lubricate the brake camshafts (air brakes)
Lubricate the brake slack adjuster (air brakes)
Lubricate rear caliper slide rails
Inspect the disc brake pads and the piston boots (hydraulic
brakes)
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 WSS-M97B51-A1. See the engine manufacturer’s operating guide for
supplemental corrosion inhibitor specifications.
2005 F650/750(f67)
Supplement
USA English(fus)
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ComponentLUBRICATION MAINTENANCE LEVEL CHART - SEVERE SERVICE
Severe Service - On/Off Road in Dirty Conditions, 20,000 Miles or Less Annually - Miles, Km or Months -
Whichever Occurs First
Miles (000) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Kilometers (000) 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil••
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack••
Tie rod ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check fluid level•••
Park brake relay lever / linkage - lubricate•••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check fluid level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change fluid••
Steering gear Ross TAS - output seal - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joints - lubricate••••••••••
Propeller shaft - SPL
Slip joint - inspect boot••••••••••
U-joint - lubricate••••••••••
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ComponentLUBRICATION MAINTENANCE LEVEL CHART - SEVERE SERVICE
Severe Service - On/Off Road in Dirty Conditions, 20,000 Miles or Less Annually - Miles, Km or Months -
Whichever Occurs First
Miles (000) 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Kilometers (000) 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
Months 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60
Non-driving front axle
Wheel bearing - oil type - check level••••••••••
Wheel bearing - oil type - change oil•••
Wheel bearing - grease type - repack•••
Tie rod ends - lubricate••••••••••
Drag link - lubricate••••••••••
King pin and bushing - lubricate••••••••••
Brake system - hydraulic
Master cylinder - check fluid level••••••••••
Park brake relay lever / linkage - lubricate•••
Steering
Power steering fluid - check level••••••••••
Power steering fluid - change fluid•••
Power steering filter - replacement•
Steering gear Ross TAS - output seal - lubricate•••
Steering column u-joints / slip joint - lubricate••••••••••
Propeller shaft SPL
Slip joint - inspect boot••••••••••
U-joint - lubricate••••••••••
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