2010 FORD F750 towing

Removing axle shafts before towing
1. Shift the main differential to the unlocked (disengaged) position. The
differential lock light will turn off.
2. Remove the capscrews and washers or stud nuts and washers from
flanges of both axle shafts.
3. Loosen the tapered dowels in the flanges of both axle shafts by
holding a 1
12inch diameter brass drift or hammer against the axle shaft
center and hitting it with a five or six pound hammer.Note:Do not use
a chisel or wedge to loosen the axle shafts and dowels. Use of a chisel or
wedge can damage the hub, axle shafts and oil seals.
4. Remove the tapered dowels and both axle shafts from the axle
assembly.
5. Assemble a cover over openings of both wheels ends to prevent loss of
lubricant and keep dirt away from the wheel bearing cavities.
Note:One of the axle shafts has two sets of splines. One set to engage
with the differential side gear and one set to engage with the shift collar
for the differential lock. It may be necessary to rotate the shaft slightly
to align the gear spline teeth with the shift collar teeth in order to
remove the axle shaft.
Installing the axle shafts
1. Remove the covers from the wheel ends.
2. Shift the differential lock to the unlocked position (disengaged)
position.
3. Install the axle shafts.
•Place the gaskets on the wheel hub studs.
•Push the right-hand axle shaft and gasket into the wheel end and
housing until the shaft stops against the differential shift collar.
•Push down and in on the axle shaft flange and rotate the shaft until
the splines of the shaft and shift collar are engaged.
•Push the axle shaft further into the housing until the shaft stops
against the differential side gear.
•Push down on the axle shaft flange and rotate the shaft until the
splines of the shaft and side gear are engaged.
•Push the axle shaft completely into the housing until the axle shaft
flange and the gasket are flush against the wheel hub.
•Install the left-hand axle shaft and gasket into the wheel end.
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4. If tapered dowels are required, install them at each stud and into the
flange of the axle shaft. Use a punch or drift and hammer, if needed.
5. Install the fasteners and tighten to correct torque value. Refer to the
Service Manual.
Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels suspended
Note:To avoid damage to the cab roof or air deflector when towing the
vehicle backward (rear wheels suspended) the air deflector must be
removed.
Whenever possible, it is preferable to tow a disabled vehicle from the
rear by raising the rear of the chassis. When towing a vehicle with the
rear of the chassis suspended, the front wheels must be locked in the
straight-ahead position.
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission must have at least 1.0 pint
(0.5L) of transmission fluid drained from the case. This will prevent the
transmission fluid from entering the clutch housing and fluid saturating
the clutch discs. Make sure that the transmission fluid is replaced before
the vehicle is returned to service.
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Parking brake ....................100, 107
warning light .............................22
Power door locks ........................64
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................177
fluid, checking and adding ....195
fluid, refill capacity ................232
fluid, specifications .................218
Power Take-Off (PTO)
operation .................................129
Power Windows ...........................56
R
Radio ................................33, 35, 40
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................81
Relays ........................................144
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
Roadside assistance ..................142
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...69–70, 72
Safety defects, reporting ..162–163
Safety restraints ..............69–70, 72
Belt-Minder.............................75
cleaning the safety belts ..........74
extension assembly ..................74
for adults .............................70, 72
for children ...............................79
lap belt ......................................71
warning light and chime .........22,
74–75Safety seats for children ............83
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................235
General Maintenance
Information .............................235
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............69
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................83
heated ........................................67
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................218
Speed control ..............................59
Speedometer ...............................28
Starting your vehicle ..................91
jump starting ..........................151
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................91
Steering .....................................176
Steering wheel
controls ................................54, 59
tilting .........................................54
Suspension ........................120, 202
T
Tachometer .................................28
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........46–47
Tires ...........................................210
Towing
wrecker ....................................155
Traction control
off light ......................................22
Transmission .....................122, 126
automatic operation ...............122
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fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................199
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................200
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
lubricant specifications ..........218
manual operation ....................126
Turn signal ..................................50
V
Vehicle loading ..................136–137
Voltmeter
(see Battery voltage gauge) ......28
W
Warning chimes ...........................22
Warning lights (see Lights) .......22Warranty coverage ........................5
Washer fluid ..............................179
Washing your vehicle ................164
Water, Driving through ...............96
Waxing your vehicle .................164
Wheels .......................................205
Windows
power .........................................56
Windshield
defrosting ............................46–47
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................54
checking and cleaning ............166
operation ...................................54
replacing wiper blades ...........180
Wrecker towing .........................155
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