Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
1.
Visually inspect the wheels on the vehicle and compare to Figure 1. If the wheels on the vehicle are:
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identical to either of those shown in Figure 1, proceed with the service procedure.
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different from those shown in Figure 1, the vehicle does not require service. Return the vehicle to the customer without delay.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
CAUTION:
POWER TOOLS OR TORQUE STICKS MUST NOT BE USED. ONLY USE A CLICK-TYPE OR DIAL-TYPE TORQUE WRENCH TO
PERFORM THIS OPERATION
NOTE:
Tighten lug nuts using the standard STAR pattern as specified in the appropriate service manual.
CAUTION:
THE LUG NUTS MUST BE COOL ENOUGH TO TOUCH BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE. IF THIS PROCEDURE IS
PERFORMED ON LUG NUTS THAT ARE NOT COOL ENOUGH TO TOUCH, INACCURATE TORQUE READINGS AND WHEEL CLAMP
LOADS MAY RESULT.
1.
Remove the center caps from each wheel.
2.
Check for minimum installed wheel lug nut torque as follows:
A.
Set the torque wrench to 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).
B.
Attempt to tighten all lug nuts.
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If any lug nut starts to rotate on the stud before the minimum torque of 88 Nm (65 lb-ft) is reached, call the Recall Hotline at
1-800-325-5621 for further instruction.
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If all of the lug nuts on each wheel do NOT rotate before the torque wrench reaches 88 Nm (65 lb-ft), proceed with step 3.
3.
Tighten all wheel lug nuts to 149 Nm (110 lb-ft) following the
standard STAR pattern.
