F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 98-5A-27
Date: 980318
Rear Axle - Lubricant Leaking Onto Brake Shoes
Article No.
98-5A-27
03/18/98
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BRAKES - LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM REAR
AXLE SEAL(S) CONTAMINATING BRAKE SHOES -
SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES WITH
10.25 INCH RING GEAR FULL-FLOATING REAR
AXLE
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AXLE - LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM REAR AXLE
SEAL(S) - SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES - VEHICLES
WITH 10.25 INCH RING GEAR FULL-FLOATING
REAR AXLE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1995-97 F-250 HD, F-350
ISSUE:
The rear axle seals may leak and/or dislodge out of the hub bores in sub-zero temperatures possibly resulting in axle lubricant leaking onto rear brake
linings on some vehicles. This may be due to rear axle lubricant freezing.
ACTION:
Replace the rear axle seals with new axle seals and replace the axle lubricant with Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant (75W140). Refer to the following
Service Procedure for details.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES:97-22-6
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
985A27A
Replace Rear Axle Seals
2.5 Hrs.
985A27B
Additional Time To
1.1 Hr.
Replace Brake Shoes If
Required
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
1177
D1
OASIS CODES: 301000, 509000, 510000
Service Procedure
1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2.
Remove the wheels/tires and brake drums.
