F 550 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN V (2005)
(80 N.m).
5.
Attach other end of shock to the steering drag link and torque to 66 lb-ft (90 N.m).
6.
Install damper bolt cap to assure a friendly surface for the battery cable in case of casual contact.
NOTE
CHECK SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT TO THE FRAME BRACKET AND DAMPER ASSEMBLY TO ENSURE THAT BATTERY
CABLES ARE NOT CONTACTING BRACKET/BOLTS/DAMPER. ALSO, VERIFY THAT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES HAVE
CLEARANCE TO THE DAMPER DUST SHIELD.
F-250/F-350 4X2 And All F-450/F-550
Applications:
1.
Wipe down and inspect the steering damper. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to cycle the steering damper and inspect for
leaks.
a.
If leaks are present, install a new steering damper.
Steering/Suspension Fastener Torque Check (4X2 And 4X4)
1.
Check torques on the following steering and suspension fasteners and adjust to specification as required (see following Table).
NOTE
ADJUSTING TORQUE ON STEERING AND SUSPENSION FASTENERS IS VERY IMPORTANT IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE.
FASTENERS THAT ARE IMPROPERLY TORQUED WILL MAKE THIS ISSUE WORSE.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND REDUCE FRONT CASTER
NOTE
OSCILLATION ISSUES RESOLVED BY WHEEL ALIGNMENT ARE WARRANTED FOR 12/12 ONLY, REGARDLESS OF OTHER STEPS
PERFORMED.
Measure wheel alignment. Verify that front caster, camber, and total toe are within specification. Adjust as required. Refer to the WSM, Section 204-00
for complete alignment specifications.
REDUCE FRONT CASTER
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Note the current front caster.
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Use alignment adjustment bushings to reduce front caster by 0.5 to 0.75 degrees. The caster setting may be at the lower end of the specification as
long as the vehicle drives smoothly. Do not put caster setting below the lower specification limit. Use alignment adjustment bushings.
F-250/350 4X4:
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5C3Z-3B440-CCC (0.5 degree bushing)
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5C3Z-3B440-DDD (0.75 degree bushing)
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5C3Z-3B440-EEE (1.0 degree bushing)
F-450/550 4X4 and 4X2:
