F 250 4WD Super Duty V8-6.4L DSL Turbo (2008)
9. NOTE: The on-center torque must be 1.01-1.47 Nm (7-12 inch lbs.) greater than preload torque without exceeding a total of 2.32 Nm (20.5 inch
lbs.). The on-center torque minus the preload torque is the meshload torque.
If necessary, carry out the following steps to adjust the on-center torque.
Vehicles with 6.4L diesel
10. Remove the upper cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.
All vehicles
11. NOTE: Rotate the meshload screw clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease.
Hold the meshload screw, loosen the locknuts and then adjust the meshload screw to the correct rotating torque.
12. Verify that the on center torque is to specification.
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Readjust if necessary.
13. Hold the meshload screw and tighten the locknut to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
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Tighten the jam nut to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
14. Position the drag link, and install the nut and cotter pin.
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Tighten to 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.).
