2024 FORD F650/750 drain bolt

Jump Starting the Vehicle........................190
Transporting the Vehicle...........................192
Towing Points...............................................193
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance..................................194
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................195
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............196
In California (U.S. Only).............................197
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................198
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................199
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................................200
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......................................................................200
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).........................................................................201
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.........................202
Changing a Fuse............................................211
Vehicle Inspection Guide
Vehicle Inspection Information..............213
Maintenance
General Information...................................222
Opening and Closing the Hood.............223
Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel......225
Under Hood Overview - 7.3L...................226
Engine Oil Dipstick - 6.7L Diesel............227
Engine Oil Dipstick - 7.3L..........................227
Engine Oil Check..........................................227
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter........................................................................228
Oil Change Indicator Reset.....................229
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7LDiesel..........................................................230
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L.....232
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7LDiesel...........................................................234
Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel......235
Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L...................238
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check........................................................................243
Brake Fluid Check.......................................245
Power Steering Fluid Check...................246
Changing the 12V Battery........................246
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................248
Washer Fluid Check...................................249
Fuel Filter - 7.3L...........................................249
Checking the Wiper Blades....................249
Changing the Wiper Blades....................250
Removing a Headlamp............................250
Changing a Bulb.........................................250
Changing the Engine-Mounted andDiesel Fuel Conditioner Module FuelFilters - 6.7L Diesel..................................251
Electrical System Inspection..................254
Air Induction System Inspection...........255
Exhaust System Inspection....................255
Brake System Inspection.........................256
Axle Inspection............................................259
Steering System Inspection...................259
Suspension System Inspection............260
Frame and Tow Hook Inspection.........260
Rear Axle Fluid Check...............................260
Spring U-Bolt Check...................................261
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................262
Cleaning Products......................................262
Cleaning the Exterior.................................263
Waxing............................................................264
Cleaning the Engine..................................264
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades........................................................................265
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•Maintaining proper steering gear andpower steering pump lubricant levels.
•Checking steering column joint boltsand steering linkage, particularly forbody-to-chassis clearance.
Steering Column Joint Bolts
As a good maintenance practice, checksteering column joint bolt tightness every60,000 mi (96,000 km) or annually,whichever occurs first. Do not overtightenthe bolts.
Hydraulic System
Whenever draining and refilling the powersteering's hydraulic system for any reason,bleed air from the system before returningthe vehicle to service. Failure to bleed thehydraulic system properly can result indegradation of power system performance.
Consult an authorized dealer who is awareof the proper procedures for filling andbleeding the system.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
INSPECTION (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:Do not adjust air suspension heightto any setting other than the specifiedsetting. Altering the height setting changesthe driveline angle and may result inunwarrantable component damage, suchas transmission component damage.
Verify drive axle air suspension height andheight control valve performance at engineoil change intervals.
Periodically check:
•Condition of spring leaves for evidenceof fatigue, bending or breakage.
•Condition of suspension mountingbrackets and bushings.
•Torque rod mounting fasteners fortightness.
•For proper suspension alignment.Maintain proper alignment at all times.
•U-bolts. After the chassis has beenoperating under load for 1,000 mi(1,600 km) or six months (whichevercomes first), the U-bolt nuts must bere-torqued. Re-torque the U-bolt nutsevery 37,000 mi (60,000 km)thereafter. Clean and lubricate theU-bolt and nut threads and seats tomake sure a like new condition whenre-torqueing. See Spring U-BoltCheck (page 261).
FRAME AND TOW HOOK
INSPECTION
Your vehicle's chassis is manufacturedwith frame rails of either HSLA steel orheat-treated steel. Handle each in aspecific manner to make sure maximumservice life. Consult the service manual oran authorized dealer before attemptingframe repair or modification.
It is important, particularly on vehicles thatuse tow hooks frequently, to inspect thefront and rear tow hooks for damage or aloose mounting.
REAR AXLE FLUID CHECK
Your rear axle may have an optionalsynthetic lubricant that allows the use ofextended service intervals. A tag on thefiller plug identifies the use of the syntheticlubricant.
Only use a lubricant that meetsmanufacturer specifications. Use of anon-approved rear axle lubricant maycause internal axle component damage.See Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification (page 311).
Checking the Fluid Level
1.Park your vehicle on level ground.
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2.Set the parking brake and shift intoposition neutral (N) or park (P). Turnthe engine off.
3.Clean any dirt from around the axlefiller plug.
4.Remove the filler plug and inspect thelubricant level. It should be at thebottom of the filler plug opening.
5.Add lubricant, if necessary, through thefiller plug opening.
6.Clean and install the filler plug securely.
Changing the Fluid
Note:Drain the rear axle while the lubricantis warm.
1.Park your vehicle on level ground.
2.Set the parking brake and shift intoposition neutral (N) or park (P). Turnthe engine off.
3.Clean any dirt from around the axlefiller and drain plugs.
4.Remove the filler and drain plugs. Drainthe lubricant into a suitable container.Dispose of all used automotive fluidsin a responsible manner following yourlocal authorized standards.
5.Clean and install the drain plugsecurely.
6.Add lubricant through the filler plugopening.
7.Clean and install the filler plug securely.
SPRING U-BOLT CHECK
Check and tighten the U-bolt nuts afteryour vehicle has been operated under loadfor 1,000 mi (1,600 km) or six months,whichever occurs first.
Check and tighten the U-bolt nuts every37,000 mi (60,000 km).
Check and tighten the U-bolt nuts withyour vehicle at curb height and unloaded.
Inspect the U-bolt threads for rust anddebris. Clean the threads if contaminated.
U-bolt Nut Torque
Front Axle
Note:Check and tighten the U-bolt nutsevenly using a criss-cross pattern in thefollowing 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 nutsevenly using a criss-cross pattern in thefollowing stages.
lb.ft (Nm)Stage
60 (75)1.
90 (125)2.
170 (225)3.
240 (325)4.
320 (440)5.
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