Ford F-650 2011 Supplement Manual page 169

Installing the axle shafts
1. Remove the covers from the wheel ends.
2. Shift the differential lock to the unlocked (disengaged) position.
3. Install the axle shafts.
• Place the gaskets on the wheel hub studs.
• Push the right-hand axle shaft and gasket into the wheel end and
housing until the shaft stops against the differential shift collar.
• Push down and in on the axle shaft flange and rotate the shaft until
the splines of the shaft and shift collar are engaged.
• Push the axle shaft further into the housing until the shaft stops
against the differential side gear.
• Push down on the axle shaft flange and rotate the shaft until the
splines of the shaft and side gear are engaged.
• Push the axle shaft completely into the housing until the axle shaft
flange and the gasket are flush against the wheel hub.
• Install the left-hand axle shaft and gasket into the wheel end.
4. If tapered dowels are required, install them at each stud and into the
flange of the axle shaft. Use a punch or drift and hammer, if needed.
5. Install the fasteners and tighten to correct torque value. Refer to the
Service Manual.
Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels suspended
Note: To avoid damage to the cab roof or air deflector when towing the
vehicle backward (rear wheels suspended) the air deflector must be
removed.
Whenever possible, it is preferable to tow a disabled vehicle from the
rear by raising the rear of the chassis. When towing a vehicle with the
rear of the chassis suspended, the front wheels must be locked in the
straight-ahead position.
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission must have at least 1.0 pint
(0.5L) of transmission fluid drained from the case. This will prevent the
transmission fluid from entering the clutch housing and fluid saturating
the clutch discs. Make sure that the transmission fluid is replaced before
the vehicle is returned to service.
2011 F-650/750 (f67)
Supplement, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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