Is there a service plug for the F-150 body mount?
Is there a service plug for the F-150 body mount?
A service plug (part #W651023-S300) is available to cover the hole following installation of the body mount bolt. When attempting to remove the body mount bolts on some Ford F-150 models, be aware that there may be situations when the cage nut may spin preventing removal of the bolt.
Where is the retainer on a Ford body mount?
The crossmember is attached to the underside of the floor pan, which creates an enclosure for the cage nut. The retainer has two nut retaining tabs, one on each opposing side of the nut that are folded against the nut to hold it in place (see Figure 1).
Where is the cage nut on a Ford F-150?
Beginning with the 2009 model year Ford F-150, the cab body mount bolts are secured with a cage nut. The cage nut is held in position inside a cage nut retainer that is attached to the inside of a floor crossmember. The crossmember is attached to the underside of the floor pan, which creates an enclosure for the cage nut.
How do you replace a body mount nut?
Through the drilled hole, locate the cage nut retainer tabs and bend them upward to allow access to the cage nut (see Figure 3). Use a suitable tool to hold the cage nut and remove the body mount bolt. The cage nut may be reused if the threads are not damaged. If damaged, it must be replaced with the correct part number (#78101C38).
A service plug (part #W651023-S300) is available to cover the hole following installation of the body mount bolt. When attempting to remove the body mount bolts on some Ford F-150 models, be aware that there may be situations when the cage nut may spin preventing removal of the bolt.
What is the part number for the body mount bolt?
Be sure to replace these bolts with the correct part number. The bolt part numbers vary depending on the cab style. Torque the new bolts to 115 N•m (85 lb-ft). A service plug (part #W651023-S300) is available to cover the hole following installation of the body mount bolt.
The crossmember is attached to the underside of the floor pan, which creates an enclosure for the cage nut. The retainer has two nut retaining tabs, one on each opposing side of the nut that are folded against the nut to hold it in place (see Figure 1).
Through the drilled hole, locate the cage nut retainer tabs and bend them upward to allow access to the cage nut (see Figure 3). Use a suitable tool to hold the cage nut and remove the body mount bolt. The cage nut may be reused if the threads are not damaged. If damaged, it must be replaced with the correct part number (#78101C38).
