Econoline E550 V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2002)
5. Separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
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Use the Pitman Arm Puller to separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
6. NOTE: The front wheels should not touch the ground.
Lower and support the front of the vehicle.
7. NOTE: Reset the steering gear mesh load only if the measured rotating torque for total on-center load is less than specification.
Attach a Lb/in torque wrench to the bolt and measure the steering gear mesh load from center.
8. Adjust if not within specification.
9. Adjust the sector shaft to proper rotating torque.
1
Hold the sector shaft and loosen the lock nut.
2
Adjust the sector shaft.
