Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
23.
Install inspection cover on left side frame rail.
24.
Install O-rings on both rear hubs.
WARNING
RETIGHTEN AT 800KM (500 MILES) AFTER ANY WHEEL CHANGE OR ANY TIME THE LUG NUTS ARE LOOSENED.
WARNING
FAILURE TO RETIGHTEN LUG NUTS AT THE MILEAGE SPECIFIED COULD ALLOW WHEELS TO COME OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE
IS IN MOTION, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND COLLISION.
25.
Install both rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tighten wheel nuts in criss-cross pattern to 115-156 Nm (85-115 lb/ft).
26.
Lower vehicle.
27.
Install spare tire.
28.
Connect battery cable(s), then remove memory saver.
29.
On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn air suspension switch on.
Attachment IV - Revised Technical Instructions
Announcing revised Technical Instructions for Safety Recall 96560
(Expedition Rear Axle Lower Control Arm/Track Bar Bracket).
The following revisions are necessary because a survey of axles inspected by dealers has revealed that most of these axles did not actually need to be
replaced.
SUPPLEMENTAL TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Determine the vehicle build date prior to axle inspection.
2.
If vehicle build date is August 10, 1996 or later, no axle inspection and/or replacement is required. However, track bar repairs may still be
required for the vehicle. Please begin directly at Step # 4 of the original Technical Instructions if build date is August 10, 1996 or later.
3.
If vehicle build date is August 9, 1996 or earlier, please proceed with axle inspection as detailed in the original Technical Instructions EXCEPT
AS FOLLOWS:
a.
Remove the axle identification tape (if present) from the right hand axle tube assembly to reveal the date code stamp.
b.
If you cannot find date code on both axle tube assemblies, call Ford Axle Hot Line at 1 -800-FORD-AXL (1-800-3673-295) before ordering
replacement axle assembly to confirm replacement requirements. Please have vehicle VIN and build date available.
c.
Upon completion of Axle inspection/replacement, proceed to Step # 4 of the original Technical Instructions for Track Bar repair.
4.
When attaching the track bar bracket reinforcement kit (Part Number F75Z-5L005-AA), torque the bolts to 68 Nm (50 lb. ft.), NOT 81.4 Nm (60
lb. ft.).
5.
Also, when installing the track bar bracket reinforcement kit, the plates should fit flush to the track bar bracket. As required, excess weld material
may need to be ground flush to the bracket. If this is required, submit additional time as "Related Damage".
Recall/Service Programs Department
March 11, 1997
Attachment V - Revised Technical Instr. and Labor Allowances
April 7, 1997
Announcing revised Technical Instructions and Labor Allowances for Safety Recall 96S60 (Expedition Rear Axle Lower Control Arm/Track Bar
Bracket).
1.
REVISED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS:
To simplify the inspection process, inspection for welds inside the left track bar bracket is no longer required. Effective immediately, the Track Bar
Retaining Kit is to be installed on all affected vehicles. Remember, when installing the Track Bar Retaining Kit, be sure to torque the bolts to 68 Nm (50
lb.ft.) as noted in our 3/11/97 FAX.
