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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-Series, F-Series, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Adjustments -> Drums Installed -> Drums Removed -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Parking Brake Except Rear Disc -> Parking Brake w/Rear Disc -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0 V8 DIESEL

Service Brake

The rear brake shoes adjust automatically when the vehicle is driven in reverse and the brakes are applied sharply several times. Manual adjustment is required only when brake shoes are replaced. When adjusting rear brakes, ensure parking brake is properly adjusted and adjuster is operating freely.

Drums Removed
  • With drums removed, clean areas where shoes contact backing plate, then apply suitable lubricant to contact areas. Ensure lubricant does not contaminate linings.
  • Adjust gauge to inside diameter of brake drum using suitable brake shoe adjusting gauge.
  • Reverse tool an...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1998-06 F250HD, F350-550 & Excursion
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0 V8 DIESEL

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT 6.0 V8 DIESEL

Front

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
  • Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
  • Remove and discard four flange bolts.
  • Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque front propeller shaft flange bolts to 82 ft. lbs., if equipped.
    • Torque front propeller shaft U-joint retainer bolts to 26 ft. lbs.

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.0 V8 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • On models equipped with air suspension, turn air suspension switch to off position.
  • On all models, raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter terminal cover, then solenoid S terminal retaining nut and electrical connector.
  • Remove battery ground cable reta...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0 V8 DIESEL

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump inlet.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump inlet and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Injection Control Components Diagram for 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT 6.0 V8 DIESELInjection Control Components Diagram for 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT 6.0 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Injection Control Pressure Sensor
  • Injection Pressure Regulator Valve
    • Diesel Components Diagram for 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT 6.0 V8 DIESELDiesel Components Diagram for 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT 6.0 V8 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Tank
  • Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch
  • Vapor Tube
  • Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
  • Fuel Level Sensor

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.8 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.8 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Park Lamp Relay
  • Door Lock Relay
  • Headlamp Relay
  • Driver Door Unlock Relay
  • Vehicle Security Module
    • 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT 6.8 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT 6.8 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • High Mounted Stoplamp
  • Door Ajar Switch Driver Side Rear
  • Interior/Map Lamps Assembly Rear

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Diesel Coolant Maintenance - Service Tips
    Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Diesel Engines
    • Document: COOLANT LOSS - 6.0L
    Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0 V8 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks

    • Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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