Ford Super Duty Truck F450

WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery.

When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide correct ventilation.

WARNING: When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.

WARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling.

WARNING: This vehicle may have more than one battery. Removing the battery cables from only one battery does not disconnect your vehicle electrical system. Make sure you disconnect the battery cables from all batteries when disconnecting power. Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury or property damage.

Vehicle is fitted with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water.

Battery replacement is required, you must use a recommended replacement battery that matches the electrical requirements of the vehicle.

After cleaning or replacing the battery, make sure you reinstall the battery vent tube, battery cover or shield.

Change the engine oil and filter.

Inspect and lubricate the U-joints grease fittings. - if applicable.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure the tread depth.1*

1* Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear.;

WARNING: Switch the lamps and the ignition off. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Bulbs can become hot. Let the bulb cool down before removing it. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Switch all of the lamps and the ignition off.

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Remove the screws and the lamp lens from lamp assembly.

Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

Upload a photo of the lamp assembly after bulb removal

Enter the specification of the bulb used

Sign off on the chassis cab change

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.1*

1* Rotate the front wheels on vehicles with dual rear wheels when specified. Only rotate the rear wheels if you notice unusual wear

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Lubricate the control arm and steering ball joints grease fittings - if applicable.

Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear and measure the tread depth.

Change the rear axle fluid. Dana rear axles only - some F350s; all F-450s and F-550s.

Change the transfer case fluid. Four-wheel drive vehicles.

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1*:

Change the engine oil and filter.2*

Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display.

Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.

Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measure the tread depth.4*

Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.

Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the air filter if necessary.3*

Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.

Inspect the engine and secondary cooling system coolant concentration freeze-point protection, level and the hoses.