F 150 4WD Pickup V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly
Disassembly
NOTE: The steering gear input shaft and seals cannot be repaired or replaced separately. Gear replacement may be necessary.
1. Remove the steering gear.
2. Secure the steering gear in a soft jaw vise with the indexing flat pointed down.
3. Rotate the power steering gear input shaft and control from stop to stop and then center the gear.
4. Remove the steering gear sector shaft housing cover bolts.
5. Tap on the lower end of the steering gear sector shaft.