F 250 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN Y (2006)
Steering Damper: Service and Repair
Steering Linkage Damper - F-250, F-350 4x4 and F-450, F-550
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the steering linkage damper nut and separate the steering linkage damper from the drag link.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (67 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the steering linkage damper-to-bracket nut and the steering linkage damper.
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To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
4. NOTE: When repairing the steering linkage clean the steering linkage damper shaft of all corrosion and dirt. Buff the damper shaft smooth.
Repairing the linkage changes the damper travel slightly. A dirty/corroded shaft can damage the damper seal and create a leak.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
