F 250 2WD LD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
Idler Arm: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
2. Remove the steering sector shaft arm drag link castellated nut
(1) Remove the cotter pin.
(2) Remove the castellated nut.
3. Use (A) Pitman Arm Puller to separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
4. Remove the steering idler arm and bracket.
(1) Remove the bolts.
(2) Remove the steering idler arm and bracket.
