F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
Pitman 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 MARY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING
THESE OPERATIONS.
2. Remove the skid plate.
(1) Remove the bolts.
(2) Remove the skid plate.
3. Slide back the plastic cover from the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.
4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt and remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear.
