F 250 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (2001)
Hublock: All Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain - Hub/Bearing Rocking End-Play Measurement
Article No.
03-11-2
06/09/03
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SUSPENSION - ON-VEHICLE FRONT INTEGRATED
HUB/BEARING ROCKING END - PLAY
MEASUREMENT
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AXLE - ON-VEHICLE FRONT INTEGRATED
HUB/BEARING ROCKING END - PLAY
MEASUREMENT
FORD:
1999-2004 SUPER DUTY F SERIES
2000-2004 EXCURSION
ISSUE
When diagnosing NVH - Noise, Vibration and Harshness conditions on the front of a Super Duty/Excursion, pay particular attention to the integrated
hub/bearing rocking end-play procedure. Many of the integrated hub/bearing assemblies returned to the warranty parts return center have been replaced
prematurely.
ACTION
Determine integral hub/bearing condition before replacement.
Hub/bearing units should not be replace if:
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Rocking end-play is less than 0.005" (0.13 mm)
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The bearing freely rotates without roughness
Refer to the following Service Information for details.
SERVICE INFORMATION
1.
Make sure 4X4 hubs are unlocked.
2.
Raise the vehicle until the front tires are off the ground.
