F 150 Heritage 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN Z Bi-fuel (2004)
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 wheel should not touch the ground.
Lower and support the front of the vehicle;
7. NOTE: Reset the steering gear meshload only if the measured rotating torque for total on-center load is less than specification.
Attach a inch lbs. torque wrench to the bolt and measure the steering gear meshload from center.
8. Adjust if not within specification.
9. Remove the fan blade assembly and fan shroud.
10. Adjust the sector shaft to proper rotating torque.
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Hold the sector shaft and loosen the lock nut.
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Adjust the sector shaft.
