2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion Workshop Manual 9. Inspect the components for excessive wear or damage and install new as required. Installation 1. NOTE: Make sure the inboard brake shoe retracting spring is attached to the parking brake shoe. Install the LH parking brake shoe and brake shoe hold-down spring, along with the inboard brake shoe retracting spring.
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2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion Workshop Manual 3. Install the brake adjuster screw. 4. Install the brake shoe adjusting screw spring. 5. NOTE: The outboard brake shoe retracting spring mounts above the inboard brake shoe retracting spring. Install the outboard brake shoe retracting spring. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WS4O/~MUS~LEN/19/S4O65007.HTM (6 of 8) [9/12/2009 12:39:36 PM]...
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2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion Workshop Manual 6. Connect the parking brake cable at the parking brake lever. 7. Connect the rear parking brake cable at the parking brake intermediate cable. 8. Install the rear disc brake rotor. For additional information, refer to Section 206-04.
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2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion Workshop Manual 9. Burnish the parking brake shoe and linings. 1. Accelerate the vehicle to 40 km/h (25 mph). 2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. 3. Slowly apply the parking brake control (2780) to approximately one-half to three- quarters of its travel.
2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion Workshop Manual SECTION 205-02F: Wheel Hubs and Bearings — 2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/ Full Floating Axle — Ford Excursion Workshop Manual Procedure revision date: 05/24/2003 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Printable View (353 KB) Special Tool(s) 2-Jaw Puller...
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CAUTION: The hub nuts are right-hand thread (right hub) and left-hand thread (left hub). Each hub nut is stamped RH or LH. Install the Ford Axle Locknut Socket so that the drive tangs of the tool engage the four slots in the hub nut.
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2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion Workshop Manual CAUTION: Discard the hub nut if the hub nut comes apart during removal. CAUTION: Under no circumstances are power tools to be used when performing these operations. NOTE: The hub nut will ratchet during this operation. Remove the hub nut (counterclockwise for right-hand thread;...
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2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion Workshop Manual 10. Install the Step Plate. 11. Install the 2-Jaw Puller and loosen the rear hub to the point of removal. CAUTION: Do not drop the outer hub bearing when removing the hub. Remove the rear hub assembly. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WS4O/~MUS~LEN/20/S4O52F06.HTM (4 of 11) [9/12/2009 12:44:54 PM]...
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2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion Workshop Manual CAUTION: Install a new hub seal each time the hub assembly is removed. NOTE: The inner bearing is located behind the hub seal. Pack each bearing and replace the hub seals. For additional information, refer to Wheel Bearings, Wheel Hub Seal and Wheel Bearing Cups in this section.
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2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion Workshop Manual Installation 1. NOTE: Clean the spindle thoroughly after removing the rear hub. Coat the spindle with axle lubricant. CAUTION: The hub bearings must be prelubed prior to installation. Fill the hub cavity with 29.6 ml (1 oz) of axle lubricant. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WS4O/~MUS~LEN/20/S4O52F06.HTM (6 of 11) [9/12/2009 12:44:54 PM]...
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2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion Workshop Manual CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage the hub seal by allowing it to contact the spindle during installation. NOTE: Coat the spindle and hub seal inside diameter with axle lubricant. NOTE: Installing the rear hub in this manner causes the outer bearing to act as a pilot making the installation easier.
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Install the hub nut on the spindle. Turn the hub nut clockwise for right-hand thread or counterclockwise for left- ● hand thread. 5. Position the Ford Axle Locknut Socket on the hub nut. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WS4O/~MUS~LEN/20/S4O52F06.HTM (8 of 11) [9/12/2009 12:44:54 PM]...
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2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion Workshop Manual CAUTION: Under no circumstances are power tools to be used when performing these operations. NOTE: The hub nut will ratchet as torque is applied. Tighten the hub nut, rotating the rear hub occasionally while tightening. 7.
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Install the axle shaft. 10. NOTE: Coat the threads of the retaining bolts with Stud and Bearing Mount E0AZ- 19554-BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G349-A1. Install and tighten the retaining bolts until they seat. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.c.../pubs/content/~WS4O/~MUS~LEN/20/S4O52F06.HTM (10 of 11) [9/12/2009 12:44:54 PM]...
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2004 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion Workshop Manual CAUTION: Remember, the last step of this procedure is to tighten the axle shaft bolts to specification, after the wheel lug nuts have been tightened. Install the brake rotor and caliper on the single rear wheel axles. For additional information, refer to Section 206-04.
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