E 450 V10-6.8L (2008)
Center Link: Service and Repair
Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link
Removal and Installation
1. If equipped, remove the steering linkage damper.
2. NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up with the slot in the nut, increase the torque until the next slot in the nut aligns with the hole in the stud.
Never loosen the nut to align the slot.
Remove the RH outer tie-rod end cotter pin, nut retainer and nut.
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Discard the cotter pin.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
3. Using the special tool, separate the RH outer tie-rod end from the wheel spindle.
4. NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up with the slot in the nut, increase the torque until the next slot in the nut aligns with the hole in the stud.
Never loosen the nut to align the slot.
Remove the inner tie-rod end cotter pin and nut.
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Discard the cotter pin.
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To install, tighten to 85 Nm (63 lb-ft).
5. Using the special tool, separate the inner tie-rod from the sector shaft arm drag link.