F 350 4WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL (1988)
Inspect rivets attaching the engine cross member (labeled X1, X2, X3 X4, X5, X6 Attachment IV) to the frame rail for looseness or missing. These
can only be replaced with 1/2 inch grade 8 bolts, locknuts, and hardened washers (except rivet labeled V1, Attachment IV. For rivet V1, use one
9/16 inch fastener (labeled V1 in Attachment IV) as defined in step 26). Torqued 1/2 inch fastener to 136 N-m (100 ft.lbs.).
GEAR LINER TO FRAME RIVET REPAIR:
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Replace V1 rivet that attaches steering gear liner and cross member to frame side rail with one (1) 9/16 inch bolt, one (1) washer, and one (1) nut.
See ATTACHMENT IV for details on removing rivet and procedure in installing bolt, washer, and nut. Hand torque nut to 190 N-m (140 ft.lbs.)
and tack weld the nut to the bolt to prevent loosening. Note orientation of bolt head is important to provide best clamping. See ATTACHMENT
