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Springs
Spring Mounts
Shock Absorbers
Hoses
Brake Chambers
Slack Adjusters
Drums
2013 F-650/750 (f67)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, March 2013
USA (fus)
Vehicle Inspection Guide
Front Suspension
Inspect for leaves that may be:
• missing
• broken
• shifted
• in contact with (or nearly contacting) a tire,
rim, brake drum, frame or body component.
Note: Never apply grease to spring pads.
Inspect the following for cracks, breaks, wear,
damage and tightness:
• spring hangers
• bolts
• bushings
• axle mounting bolts
• nuts.
Inspect for:
• cracks
• leaks
• missing or broken bolts or bushings.
Front Brakes
• Inspect for cracked, worn or frayed hoses.
• Verify all couplings are secured.
Verify:
• there are no cracks or dents
• they are securely mounted.
Inspect for broken, loose or missing parts.
Note: 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).
Verify:
• there are no cracks, dents, holes, and no loose
or missing bolts
• the brake linings are not worn, dangerously
thin or contaminated by lubricant.