Section 01-04: Pickup Box
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 Regular and SuperCab Workshop Manual
ADJUSTMENTS

Pickup Box Alignment

  1. Loosen the eight pickup box attaching bolts.

  1. NOTE: Make sure cab-to-box margin at outboard edge of box is no less than 21.0mm (.82 inch). Less than minimum clearance may result in cab-to-box contact during severe usage.

    Move box so front of pickup box is centered on rear of cab.

  1. If satisfactory alignment is achieved, tighten the eight bolts to 54-95 Nm (40-70 lb-ft).

  1. If satisfactory alignment cannot be achieved by following Steps 1-3, it may be necessary to adjust position of cab.

  1. Loosen six cab front end sheet metal mounting bolts.

  1.  CAUTION: Make sure cab-to-box margin is no less than 21.0mm (.82 inch).

    Move cab and pickup box to achieve proper alignment.

  1. Tighten eight pickup box bolts to 54-95 Nm (40-70 lb-ft).

  1. Tighten four cab bolts to 68-95 Nm (50-70 lb-ft).

  1. Tighten front end sheet metal bolts to 76-102 Nm (56-75 lb-ft).

  1. Adjust the transmission shift select cable. Refer to Section 07-05.