F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
3.
If no issues are identified during the road test, do not proceed with the rest of this TSB.
STEERING DAMPER
INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT AND
STEERING/SUSPENSION FASTENER TORQUE
CHECK
F-250/F-350 4X4 Applications:
1.
Remove existing steering damper and frame attachment bracket.
2.
Replace steering damper and frame mounting bracket with steering damper and frame bracket.
3.
Attach steering damper to frame bracket and torque bolt to 76 lb-ft (103 N.m).
4.
Assemble bracket and shock assembly to the frame with attachment bolt retainer pointing to rear of vehicle. Torque frame bracket nuts to 59 lb-ft
(80 N.m).
5.
Attach other end of shock to the steering drag link and torque to 66 lb-ft (90 N.m).
6.
Install damper bolt cap to assure a friendly surface for the battery cable in case of casual contact.
NOTE
CHECK SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT TO THE FRAME BRACKET AND DAMPER ASSEMBLY TO ENSURE THAT BATTERY
CABLES ARE NOT CONTACTING BRACKET/BOLTS/DAMPER. ALSO, VERIFY THAT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES HAVE
CLEARANCE TO THE DAMPER DUST SHIELD.
F-250/F-350 4X2 And All F-450/F-550
Applications:
1.
Wipe down and inspect the steering damper. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to cycle the steering damper and inspect for
leaks.
a.
If leaks are present, install a new steering damper.
Steering/Suspension Fastener Torque Check (4X2 And 4X4)
1.
Check torques on the following steering and suspension fasteners and adjust to specification as required (see following Table).
NOTE
ADJUSTING TORQUE ON STEERING AND SUSPENSION FASTENERS IS VERY IMPORTANT IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE.
FASTENERS THAT ARE IMPROPERLY TORQUED WILL MAKE THIS ISSUE WORSE.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND REDUCE FRONT CASTER
NOTE
OSCILLATION ISSUES RESOLVED BY WHEEL ALIGNMENT ARE WARRANTED FOR 12/12 ONLY, REGARDLESS OF OTHER STEPS
PERFORMED.
Measure wheel alignment. Verify that front caster, camber, and total toe are within specification. Adjust as required. Refer to the WSM, Section 204-00
