Front suspension
Spring:
Inspect for missing, broken or shifted leaves or
leaves that are in contact, or nearly contacting
a tire, rim, brake drum, frame or body
components.
Spring mount:
Inspect spring hangers, bolts, bushings, axle
mounting bolts and nuts for cracks, breaks,
wear, damage and tightness.
Shock absorber:
Inspect for cracks, leaks and missing or broken
bolts or bushings.
Note:
Never apply grease to spring pads.
Do not operate the vehicle if any suspension conditions listed in
the
Front suspension
chart are evident. Loss of steering or
suspension could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Front brakes
Hoses:
Check for cracked, worn or frayed hoses. Make
sure all couplings are secured.
Chambers:
Make sure brake chambers are not cracked or
dented and that they are securely mounted.
Slack adjuster:
Check for broken, loose or missing parts; the
angle between the push rod and adjuster arm
should be approximately 90° when the brakes
are applied. When pulled by hand, the push
rod should not move more than approximately
one inch (2.5 cm).
Drum:
Make sure there are no cracks, dents or holes
and no loose or missing bolts. Make sure brake
linings are not worn or dangerously thin or
contaminated by lubricant.
2007 F-650/750
(f67)
Supplement
USA
(fus)
Vehicle Inspection Guide
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