F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
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Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
1
Remove the lug nuts.
2
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
WARNING: ASBESTOS FIBER DUST MAY BE PRESENT ON BRAKE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES AND IS HAZARDOUS TO
HEALTH IF INHALED.
BRAKE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES SHOULD BE CLEANED USING A VACUUM CLEANER RECOMMENDED FOR
USE WITH ASBESTOS FIBERS SUCH AS BRAKE/CLUTCH/SERVICE VACUUM. THE BAG MUST BE LABELED PER
OSHA INSTRUCTIONS, SEALED, AND THE TRASH HAULER NOTIFIED AS TO THE BAG'S CONTENTS.
IF A VACUUM SUITABLE FOR ASBESTOS IS NOT AVAILABLE, CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE WET. IF DUST
GENERATION IS STILL POSSIBLE, TECHNICIANS SHOULD WEAR GOVERNMENT-APPROVED TOXIC DUST
PURIFYING RESPIRATORS.
GRINDING OR SANDING BRAKE LININGS, PADS, ROTORS, DRUMS OR CLUTCH FACINGS SHOULD BE
PERFORMED USING PROPERLY EXHAUST-VENTILATED EQUIPMENT.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (OSHA) REQUIRES AREAS WHERE ASBESTOS DUST GENERATION
IS POSSIBLE TO BE ISOLATED AND POSTED WITH WARNING SIGNS. ONLY TECHNICIANS PERFORMING BRAKE
OR CLUTCH REPAIR SHOULD BE PRESENT IN THE AREA.
Inspecting Brake Shoes And Linings
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Inspect the Brake Pads for wear or contamination.
CAUTION: Replace the lining if worn to or past specification. Replace the Brake Pads in complete axle sets.
