Ford F-650 2011 Supplement Manual page 17

Lights:
Steering gear:
Steering linkage:
Tow hooks:
Springs:
Spring mounts:
Shock absorbers:
Note: Never apply grease to spring pads.
WARNING: 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.
2011 F-650/750 (f67)
Supplement, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Vehicle Inspection Guide
Front of vehicle
Make sure all lights illuminate and are clean.
Make sure headlights function on both high
and low beam. Make sure reflectors are clean,
unbroken and of proper color (red on rear,
amber elsewhere). Make sure the running
lights are also clean and unbroken.
Look for missing or loose fasteners, power
steering fluid leaks and damage to power
steering hoses.
Make sure connecting links, arms and rods are
not worn or cracked; joints, sockets and boot
seals are not worn or loose and that there are
no loose or missing cotter keys, nuts or bolts.
Front and rear tow hooks should be inspected
for damage or loose mounting. This is
particularly important on vehicles where tow
hooks are frequently used.
Front suspension
Inspect for missing, broken or shifted leaves or
leaves that are in contact, or nearly contacting
a tire, rim, brake drum, frame or body
component.
Inspect spring hangers, bolts, bushings, axle
mounting bolts and nuts for cracks, breaks,
wear, damage and tightness.
Inspect for cracks, leaks and missing or broken
bolts or bushings.
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