2018 FORD F-650/750 drain bolt

Brake Fluid Check........................................205
Power Steering Fluid Check....................205
Washer Fluid Check....................................206
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel...........................................................206
Fuel Filter - 6.8L...........................................207
Changing the 12V Battery.........................207
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................209
Changing the Wiper Blades....................209
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................210
Removing a Headlamp................................211
Changing a Bulb
.............................................211
Bulb Specification Chart............................212
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................213
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.8L......217
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters .............................................................
218
Electrical System Inspection....................221
Air Induction System Inspection.............221
Exhaust System Inspection.....................222
Brake System Inspection..........................223
Axle Inspection
.............................................226
Steering System Inspection.....................226
Suspension System Inspection
..............227
Frame and Tow Hook Inspection...........227
Rear Axle Fluid Check.................................227
Spring U-Bolt Check...................................228
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................229
Cleaning Products
.......................................229
Cleaning the Exterior..................................229
Waxing.............................................................230
Cleaning the Engine.....................................231
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................231
Cleaning the Interior....................................232
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................232 Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............233
Cleaning the Wheels..................................233
Vehicle Storage
.............................................234
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care
..........................................................236
Using Snow Chains......................................251
Changing a Road Wheel............................251
Technical Specifications...........................253
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel.......255
Engine Specifications - 6.8L
...................256
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel..................257
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................258
Vehicle Identification Number
................259
Vehicle Certification Label.......................260
Transmission Code Designation............260
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel............................................................261
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L..............................................................269
Audio System
General Information
...................................276
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................277
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM
......279
Satellite Radio
...............................................281
Audio Input Jack...........................................283
USB Port
.........................................................284
SYNC™
General Information
...................................285
Using Voice Recognition............................287
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............289
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................301
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................310
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Maintaining proper steering gear and
power steering pump lubricant levels.
• Checking steering column joint bolts
and steering linkage, particularly for
body-to-chassis clearance.
Steering Column Joint Bolts
As a good maintenance practice, check
steering column joint bolt tightness every
60,000 mi (96,000 km) or annually,
whichever occurs first. Do not overtighten
the bolts.
Hydraulic System
Whenever draining and refilling the power
steering's hydraulic system for any reason,
bleed air from the system before returning
the vehicle to service. Failure to bleed the
hydraulic system properly can result in
degradation of power system performance.
Consult an authorized dealer who is aware
of the proper procedures for filling and
bleeding the system.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
INSPECTION
Note: Do not adjust air suspension height
to any setting other than the specified
setting. Altering the height setting changes
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
oil change intervals.
Periodically check:
• Condition of spring leaves for evidence
of fatigue, bending or breakage.
• Condition of suspension mounting
brackets and bushings.
• Torque rod mounting fasteners for
tightness. •
For proper suspension alignment.
Maintain proper alignment at all times.
• U-bolts. After the chassis has been
operating under load for
1,000 mi
(1,600 km) or six months (whichever
comes first), the U-bolt nuts must be
re-torqued. Re-torque the U-bolt nuts
every
37,000 mi (60,000 km)
thereafter. Clean and lubricate the
U-bolt and nut threads and seats to
make sure a like new condition when
re-torqueing. See
Spring U-Bolt
Check (page 228).
FRAME AND TOW HOOK
INSPECTION
Your vehicle's chassis is manufactured
with frame rails of either HSLA steel or
heat-treated steel. Handle each in a
specific manner to make sure maximum
service life. Consult the service manual or
an authorized dealer before attempting
frame repair or modification.
It is important, particularly on vehicles that
use tow hooks frequently, to inspect the
front and rear tow hooks for damage or a
loose mounting.
REAR AXLE FLUID CHECK
Your rear axle may have an optional
synthetic lubricant that allows the use of
extended service intervals. A tag on the
filler plug identifies the use of the synthetic
lubricant.
Only use a lubricant that meets
manufacturer specifications. Only use a
lubricant that meets manufacturer
specifications. Use of a non-approved rear
axle lubricant may cause internal axle
component damage. See Capacities and
Specifications
(page 269).
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Checking the Fluid Level
1. Park your vehicle on level ground.
2. Set the parking brake and shift into
position neutral (N) or park (P). Turn
the engine off.
3. Clean any dirt from around the axle filler plug.
4. Remove the filler plug and inspect the lubricant level. It should be at the
bottom of the filler plug opening.
5. Add lubricant, if necessary, through the
filler plug opening.
6. Clean and install the filler plug securely.
Changing the Fluid
Note: Drain the rear axle while the lubricant
is warm.
1. Park your vehicle on level ground.
2. Set the parking brake and shift into position neutral (N) or park (P). Turn
the engine off.
3. Clean any dirt from around the axle filler and drain plugs.
4. Remove the filler and drain plugs. Drain
the lubricant into a suitable container.
Dispose of all used automotive fluids
in a responsible manner following your
local authorized standards.
5. Clean and install the drain plug securely.
6. Add lubricant through the filler plug opening.
7. Clean and install the filler plug securely.
SPRING U-BOLT CHECK
Check and tighten the U-bolt nuts after
your vehicle has been operated under load
for 1,000 mi (1,600 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first. Check and tighten the U-bolt nuts every
37,000 mi (60,000 km)
.
Check and tighten the U-bolt nuts with
your vehicle at curb height and unloaded.
Inspect the U-bolt threads for rust and
debris. Clean the threads if contaminated.
U-bolt Nut Torque
Front Axle
Note: Check and tighten the U-bolt nuts
evenly using a criss-cross pattern in the
following stages. lb.ft (Nm)
Stage
40 (60)
1.
90 (125)
2.
170 (225)
3.
240 (325)
4.
Rear Axle
Note: Check and tighten the U-bolt nuts
evenly using a criss-cross pattern in the
following stages. lb.ft (Nm)
Stage
60 (75)
1.
90 (125)
2.
170 (225)
3.
240 (325)
4.
320 (440)
5.
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