F 250 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (2001)
4.
Measure steering gear meshload. Reference the appropriate Workshop Manual for the procedure for measuring meshload.
a.
If it is less than 0.45 Nm (4 lb-in), reset to 0.56-0.68 Nm (5-6 lb-in).
NOTE:
THE MESHLOAD MEASUREMENT IS THE AMOUNT OF THE TORQUE INCREASE THAT THE TORQUE WRENCH SHOWS AS THE
STEERING WHEEL IS ROTATED THROUGH THE CENTER OF ITS TRAVEL (I.E., IF THE STEERING WHEEL TORQUE TO ROTATE IS
MEASURED AT 0.45 Nm (4 LB-IN) ON THE ENDS, AND THEN IT MEASURES 1.13 Nm (10 LB-IN) AS IT IS ROTATED THROUGH THE
CENTER, MESHLOAD 0.68 Nm (6 LB-IN). MESHLOAD = CENTER - END (1.13 Nm - 0.45 Nm = 0.68 Nm OR 10 LB-IN - 4 LB-IN = 6 LB-IN
OF MESHLOAD).
b.
Once meshload is OK, procedure is complete. Return vehicle to customer.
Parts Information
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION/DESCRIPTION/TIME
DEALER CODING
OASIS CODES: 303000
Technical Service Bulletin # 01-3-2
Date: 010219
Steering/Suspension - Stiff, Wandering
Article No.
01-3-2
02/19/01
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STEERING - WANDERING/STIFF STEERING OR
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POOR RETURNABILITY AFTER TURN - 4X4
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VEHICLES ONLY
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SUSPENSION - WANDERING/STIFF STEERING OR
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POOR RETURNABILITY AFTER TURNS - 4X4
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VEHICLES ONLY
FORD:
