E 150 V8-5.4L (2008)
28. CAUTION: A new meshload adjusting screw locknut must be installed or a fluid leak at the meshload adjusting screw may occur.
NOTE: The meshload adjusting screw locknut will be tightened during the steering gear meshload adjustment. Do not tighten the locknut at this
time.
Loosely install the meshload adjusting screw locknut.
29. Rotate the input shaft to the left stop and then back-off approximately 45 degrees.
30. Using a dial or digital torque wrench and a crow's foot wrench, slowly and evenly rotate the input shaft clockwise 1/2 turn (180 degrees), starting
from the 45 degree position. This torque reading is the preload torque.
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Record the preload torque.
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The preload torque must be within 0.34 - 1.36 Nm (3 - 12 lb-inch).
31. Rotate the input shaft to its center of travel (approximately 1.5 turns from either stop). Place the torque wrench on the input shaft with the handle
in the vertical position. Rotate the torque wrench slowly and evenly 1/4 turn (90 degrees) from each side of center. This torque reading is the
on-center torque.
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Record the torque measured on or near center.
