Ford Low Cab Forward (Ford year). Manual — part 3

Front brakes

Hoses:

Check for cracked, worn or frayed hoses. Make
sure all couplings are secured.

Front wheels

Rims:

Check for damaged or bent rims. Rims should
not have welding repairs and no rust trails that
indicate it is loose on the wheel.

Lug nuts:

Make sure all lug nuts are present and not
loose (look for rust trails around the lug nuts).
There should be no cracks radiating from the
lug bolt holes or distortion of the bolt holes.

Hub oil seal:

Check wheel hub oil seal for leaks, and if sight
glass is present, check to see that the oil level
is adequate.

Oil-lubricated front
wheel bearing:

If the hubcap has a transparent window, check
for proper lubrication level. If the hubcap does
not have a transparent window, remove the
rubber fill-plug and check for proper level.

If a wheel must be changed, obtain expert tire service help.
Mounting and dismounting of tires should only be performed by

a qualified technician using necessary safety procedures and
equipment, otherwise the result could be property damage, personal
injury or death.

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Driver area

Engine oil:

Use the engine oil dipstick to verify that the
engine oil level is in the operating range.

Engine coolant:

Look through the see-through level indicators
on the reservoir and make sure the fluid is in
the proper operating range as marked on the
reservoir. Do not remove pressure cap until
the coolant has cooled.

Power steering fluid: Verify that the fluid level is between the ADD

and FULL marks on the reservoir.

Windshield washer
fluid:

Make sure the reservoir is full.

Brake fluid:

Make sure the fluid level is between the
MIN/MAX lines as marked on the reservoir.

Fuel tank:

Make sure the fuel tank(s) and cap(s) are
secure. Make sure there is no damage to the
tank(s) and no leaks from the tank(s).

Underbody of vehicle

Driveshaft:

Make sure that the driveshaft is not bent or
cracked. Ensure all driveshaft couplings are
secure.

Exhaust system:

Make sure the outside visible parts are
securely mounted. Make sure there are no
cracks, holes or severe dents.

Frame:

Check for cracks or bends in longitudinal
frame members. Make sure there are no loose,
cracked, bent, broken or missing
crossmembers or crossmember fasteners.

Maintain adequate clearance between all parts of the exhaust
system and all hoses, wires and lines for engine cooling, brake

system, fuel system, power steering system and electrical system. Heat
damage to hoses, wires or lines may cause vehicle malfunction that
could result in property damage, personal injury or death.

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Rear of vehicle

Electrical lines:

Make sure electrical lines are not tangled,
crimped or pinched or being dragged against
any truck parts. Electrical line insulation
should not be cut, cracked, chafed or worn.
None of the electrical lines should be spliced
or taped. Check for corrosion on pins and in
electrical sockets to ensure continuity and
reduced heat build-up potential.

Turn signals/Brake
lights:

Make sure both brake lights illuminate when
the brake pedal is applied and each turn signal
flashes. Make sure that the four-way flashers
work properly.

Lights, reflectors:

Make sure all exterior lights illuminate and are
clean. Make sure reflectors are clean and
unbroken and of proper color (red on rear,
amber elsewhere). Make sure the running
lights are also clean and unbroken. Rear
running lights must be checked separately
from turn signal, flasher and brake lights.

Rear springs

Springs:

Check for broken or shifted leaves or leaves
that are in contact, or nearly contacting a tire,
rim, brake drum, frame or body components.
Check for missing or broken leaves in the leaf
spring.

Spring mounts:

Check for cracked or broken spring hangers,
broken, missing or loose bolts, missing or
damaged bushings, broken, loose or missing
axle mounting parts.

Shock absorber (if
equipped):

Check the shock absorber for cracks or leaks;
there should be no missing or broken
mounting bolts or worn bushings.

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Rear brakes

Hoses:

Check for cracked, worn or frayed hoses. Make
sure all couplings are secured.

Rear wheels

Spacers:

Make sure dual wheels are evenly separated
and that tires are not touching one another.

Rims:

Check for damaged or bent rims. Rims should
not have welding repairs and no rust trails that
indicate it is loose on the wheel.

Lug nuts:

Make sure all lug nuts are present and not
loose (look for rust trails around the lug nuts).
There should be no cracks radiating from the
lug bolt holes or distortion of the bolt holes.

Transmission

Check the transmission fluid level and shift linkage for proper operation.

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