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Air Intake System
•Air Cleaner:should be inspected and its location should not be
altered. Do not alter inlet and outlet piping.
Body
•Wheel Well:splash shields, cab shields and under-hood insulation
should be inspected for deterioration, dislocation, and orientation.
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 theScheduled Maintenance Guidechapter.
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.
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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.
•Check that torque rod mounting fasteners are tight.
•Check to be sure the suspension alignment is maintained at all time.
•Check U-bolts after the chassis has been operating under load for
1,000 miles (1,600 km) or six months, whichever comes first, the
U-Bolt nuts must be re-torqued. The U-Bolt nuts thereafter must be
re-torqued every 36,000 miles (58,000 km). The U-Bolt and nut
threads and seats should be cleaned and lubricated to ensure a “like
new” condition when re-torquing.
Note:See theU-Bolt Nut Torquechart later in this section.
Supporting your vehicle for service
When performing service repairs on your vehicle, first prepare the
vehicle by doing the following:
1. Park the vehicle on a level concrete floor.
2. Set the parking brake and block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
from moving.
3. Select a jack with a rated capacity sufficient to lift and hold up the
vehicle.
4. Raise the vehicle with the jack applied to the axle(s). DO NOT use the
bumper as a lifting point.
5. Support the vehicle with floor stands under the axle(s). If the axle or
the suspension are being serviced, support the vehicle with floor stands
under the frame side-members, preferably between the axles.
Do not use a jack when working under a vehicle. It may give
way, causing the vehicle to fall and result in property damage,
personal injury or death. Always use floor stands to support the
vehicle.
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Draining and refilling the rear axle lubricant
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 of all used automotive fluids in a responsible
manner following your local authorized standards.
6. Clean and install the drain plug securely.
7. Add enough lubricant through the filler plug opening so that the
lubricant level is up to the bottom of the opening.
8. Clean and install the filler plug securely.
WHEELS
General
Wheel bearings should be inspected, lubricated and adjusted at regular
intervals. This is especially important if operating in deep sand, mud, or
water. Refer toLubricant specificationsin this chapter.
When installing wheel balance weights, they must be mounted on the
dome-side of the wheel only. Failure to do so may result in loss of wheel
weight and/or damage to brakes or wheels.
Important:Remember to replace the wheel air valves when the road
tires are replaced at the end of their useful life.
Oil lubricated front wheel bearings
During normal vehicle duty cycle, the lube and air inside the hub/wheel
cavity expands and if not vented, causes pressure build-up that could
cause accelerated seal wear.
There are two venting methods:
•a slit or small hole in the rubber check vent or
•the window
You can use either of these methods to prevent pressure build-up.
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ComponentLubrication
typeViscosity /
Ambient
temperature /
NotesEquivalent
Ford part
name / number
Transmission
Eaton-Fuller Petroleum oil:
Engine oil
API-SL or
API-CF
(MIL-L-2104E or
MIL-L-46152E)SAE 50: above
10°F (–12°C)—
SAE 40: below
10°F (–12°C)—
Mineral gear oil:
API-GL-1 (rust
and oxidation
inhibited)SAE 80W–90:
above 10°F
(–12°C)—
SAE 75W: below
10°F (–12°C)—
Synthetic oil:
Eaton,
Roadranger
synthetic CD-50
transmission
fluidCD SAE 50: All
temperatures—
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ComponentLubrication
typeViscosity /
Ambient
temperature /
NotesEquivalent
Ford part
name / number
Spicer (non-
synchronized)
(lubricants are
listed in order of
preference)Petroleum oil:
Engine oil
API-SL or
API-CF
(MIL-L-2104E or
MIL-L-46152E)SAE 50: above
0°F (–18°C)—
SAE 40: below
0°F (–18°C)—
Mineral gear oil:
API-GL-1 (rust
and oxidation
inhibited) (EP
gear oils are not
acceptable)SAE 90: above
0°F (–18°C)—
SAE 80: below
0°F (–18°C)—
Synthetic oil:
Synthetic
Engine Oil
meeting
MIL-L-2104E or
MIL-L-46152E,
API-SL or
API-CFCD SAE 50: All
temperatures—
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ComponentLubrication
typeViscosity /
Ambient
temperature /
NotesEquivalent
Ford part
name / number
Spicer
(synchronized)
(lubricants are
listed in order of
preference)Petroleum oil:
Engine oil
API-SL or
API-CF
(MIL-L-2104E or
MIL-L-46152E)SAE 50: above
10°F (–12°C)—
SAE 40: below
10°F (–12°C)—
Mineral gear oil:
API-GL-1 (rust
and oxidation
inhibited)SAE 90: above
10°F (–12°C)—
SAE 80W: below
10°F (–12°C)—
Synthetic oil:
Synthetic
Engine Oil
meeting
MIL-L-2104E or
MIL-L-46152E,
API-SL or
API-CFSAE 50: All
temperatures—
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ComponentLubrication
typeViscosity /
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: above
10°F (–12°C)—
SAE 40: above
10°F (–12°C)—
SAE 30: below
10°F (–12°C)Motorcraft SAE
30 Super Duty
Motor Oil /
XO-30-QSD
Mineral gear oil
with rust and
oxidation
inhibitor
API-GL-1Do
not use
multi-weight
and GL-5 EP
gear oils; they
may cause
transmission
failure or
damage.SAE 90: above
10°F (–12°C)—
SAE 80: below
10°F (–12°C)—
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——
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ComponentLubrication
typeViscosity /
Ambient
temperature /
NotesEquivalent
Ford part
name / number
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)——
Cab latch pivots;
Door check,
hinges, latches
and strikers;
Seat adjuster
slidesGC/LB NLGI #2
lithium
complex-based
moly grease (or
equivalent) or
multi-purpose
lithium complex
grease— Motorcraft
Premium Long
Life Grease /
XG-1-C
Cab latch pivot
pinsLight engine oil — Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil /
XO-5W30-QSP
Door lock
cylindersLock oil — Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock Lubricant /
XL-1
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