F 350 4WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL (1988)
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Original spring part number can be read off tag on spring or can be determined from Safety Compliance Label or Incomplete Vehicle label. Refer
to 1988 Truck Shop Manual, Vol. A, Pg. 10-00-2. Refer to the 1988 Truck Shop Manual Volume A, Page 10-00-3 for spring code location.
NOTE:
After front spring replacement, obtain an authorized modification label number FPS8262 and fill out as shown below, including the date
of repair.
Front springs replaced with new springs code .
The new spring code is found in the foregoing chart under the "new compliance label code" heading.
Attach completed label to door opening "B" pillar area next to the Ford vehicle certification label. Protect the label with the clear overlay. Do not
cover any existing labels.
Installation
2.
Place the new left spring in position and slowly raise the front axle.
3.
Position the spring lower retainer over the stud, lower rubber insulator and lower seat, and install the attaching nut.
4.
Position the upper retainer over the spring coil and against the spring upper seat, and install the attaching screw.
5.
Tighten the upper retainer attaching bolt and lower retainer attaching nut to specifications which follow:
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Upper Retainer, 18-24 N-m (13-18 Ft.Lbs.)
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Lower Retainer, 95-135 N-m (70-100 Ft.Lbs.)
6.
Connect the shock absorber to the lower bracket. Install the lower bolt with head towards the tire and tighten nut to 55-81 N-m (40-60 Ft.Lbs.).
7.
Repeat this repair procedure for the right side of the vehicle.
8.
Lower vehicle and with the weight on the suspension, tighten axle pivot bushing bolt and nut to 163-203 N-m (120-150 ft.lbs.).
9.
Set tire pressures to:
7.50 Bias
50 PSI Front/60 PSI Rear
LT215 Radial
58 PSI Front/65 PSI Rear
10.
Check toe-in as described in 1988 Truck Shop Manual, Vol. A, Pg. 14-01-9.
PL/2221W 88S39, Supplement I
Attachment IV Recall 88S39 Front End Shimmy
AXLE PIVOT BUSHING REPLACEMENT
FRONT SUSPENSION TWIN-I-BEAM/SOLID-I-BEAM
ATTACHMENT V RECALL 88S39 FRONT END SHIMMY
RADIUS ARM CHANGE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING FRAME INSPECTION SAFETY RECALL 88S39 DATED FEBRUARY, 1988 (TRUCKS WITH
SEVERE SHIMMY)
REFER TO TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS - PAGE 5, NO. 2. FROM DEALER BULLETIN. IN ADDITION TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS, YOU
SHOULD LOOK CLOSELY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
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STEERING GEAR LINER
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TOP AND BOTTOM FRAME RAIL FLANGES
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FRAME RAIL AT STEERING GEAR BOLT HEADS
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FRAME RAIL FACE AT OR NEAR SPRING TOWER
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CROSSMEMBER BUTT WELDS TO FRAME RAIL VERTICAL FACE
