Attachment II - Service Procedure
A. VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE1. Verify that the vehicle is within the following ranges:
^ Year Range (2009) Model (B-Series 4x2) Produced (August 22, 2009-October 13, 2008)
^ VIN Range: For B2300 4F4YR12D*9P M00032-M00984 and 4F4YR16D*9P M00553-M00985, and for Canada B4000 4F4YR46E*9P M00220-M00936.
- If the vehicle is within the above range, proceed to step 2.
- If the vehicle is not within the above range, return the vehicle to the customer or inventory.
2. Perform a Warranty Vehicle Inquiry using your eMDCS System and inspect vehicle for a Campaign Label 5109A attached to the vehicle's hood or bulkhead. Refer to eMDCS System - Warranty Vehicle Inquiry Results table above.
NOTE:
Verify Recall number as the vehicle may have multiple Recalls.
B. REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
This inspection involves locating and identifying the spindle batch code and date code on the in-board side of each of the front wheel spindles.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to the Workshop Manual section 00.
NOTE:
Make sure that the steering column is unlocked so that the front wheels will have side-to-side movement. Move the front wheels slowly to avoid aeration in the power steering system.
2. Inspect the front wheel spindle batch code and date code (as shown) on both the left and right front wheel spindles by turning the front wheels. Use a flashlight so that a clear visual inspection of the inner spindle area can be performed.
NOTE:
The third character of a TR spindle will be either a 1 or a 2. Spindles with "TR1" DO NOT require replacement. Spindles with a batch code other than VB or TR also DO NOT require replacement.
3. If the front wheel spindle date code is NOT clear or visible on a TR spindle, perform the following to improve the visibility as shown.
^ Apply a layer of WHITE or YELLOW touch-up paint over the date code.
^ Using your finger, remove the excess paint. DO NOT use a shop towel. The towel will remove too much of the paint and impair the ability to read the date code.
4. For the front wheel spindles that require replacement, proceed to the SERVICE PROCEDURE.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. For the front wheel spindles that require replacement, refer to the Workshop Manual section 2-13.
2. Check the alignment, and if necessary, adjust the front toe.
NOTE:
The replacement of a front wheel spindle should NOT affect the front camber/caster angles enough to require an adjustment. If the camber/caster measurement is out of specification, it will be necessary to contact the Hotline for prior approval before any camber/caster adjustments are made.
C. CAMPAIGN LABEL INSTALLATION
Complete an "Campaign Label" with the Recall number written on the sticker and affix it to the vehicle's hood or bulkhead. Refer back to the illustration under "A. VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE".