F 350 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (1999)
3.
Install the stop plate on the mounting bracket, using the remaining spacers on the lower bolts as shown. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 90 Nm (66
lb-ft). See Figure 6.
a.
Install the upper strap bolt to the stop plate. Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft). Tighten the nut at the crossmember to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
CAUTION:
Refer to the Service Action Chart to see if the vehicle being worked on is eligible for fuel tank front strap insulator repositioning, then proceed as
indicated.
b.
Refer to Step 4 of Repair # 2 if indicated by the Service Action Chart.
c.
Position the fuel tank and loosely start the retaining bolts.
d.
Shift the fuel tank to the front of the vehicle as far as possible while still staying within the strap pocket.
e.
Tighten the fuel tank strap bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
f.
Install the fuel tank skid plate (if equipped). Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
g.
Install the filler tube on the fuel filler neck and tighten the fuel filler tube hose clamp.
CAUTION:
Refer to the Service Action Chart to see if the vehicle being worked on is eligible for the pickup box cable installation, then proceed as indicated.
h.
Lower the vehicle and fill the fuel tank or proceed to Pickup Box Cable Installation.
Repair # 2 - Fuel Tank Strap Insulator Repositioning
1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2.
Position a jack stand under the front of the fuel tank.
3.
Remove the front fuel tank strap retaining bolt and swing the fuel tank strap downward.
