Frame - E-Coated Frame Torque Specifications

Article No.
04-8-4

05/03/04

BODY - CHASSIS COMPONENT TORQUE UPDATE
FOR E-COATED FRAMES

FORD:
2002-2004 E SERIES

ISSUE
To improve corrosion resistance, the surface protection on E-Series frames was upgraded from a wax dip coating to an E-Coat paint system late in the 2002 MY. Vehicles built 7/1/2002 or later are equipped from the factory with an E-Coat frame. Component and fastener attachment to an E-Coat frame requires different torque specifications than on the prior level wax dip frame.








ACTION
Use the chart to determine the correct torque specification to use when servicing a wax dip or E-Coat frame.

NOTE
SHOULD FRAME REPLACEMENT/SERVICE BECOME NECESSARY, NEW FASTENERS ARE REQUIRED WHERE THE ORIGINAL FASTENERS HAD THREAD ADHESIVE. THESE LOCATIONS, SUCH AS THE STEERING GEAR AND REAR LEAF SPRING FRONT HANGER, ARE ALSO IDENTIFIED ON THE CHART.

NOTE
WHEN THE EXISTING STOCK OF WAX DIP SERVICE FRAMES IS EXHAUSTED, ALL SERVICE FRAMES WILL BE E-COAT FRAMES AND REQUIRE USE OF THE NEW TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

NOTE
IF IT IS NOT CLEAR WHICH FRAME TYPE IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE, RUB A FINGERNAIL OR SMALL REGULAR TIP SCREWDRIVER BLADE AGAINST THE FRAME. IF A STICKY ACCUMULATION OF COATING IS NOTED ON THE FINGERNAIL OR BLADE, IT IS WAX DIP FRAME.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage





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