F 350 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L (2008)
9. Loosen the remaining adjusting sleeve clamp nut.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
10. NOTE: Count the number of turns required to remove the inner drag link for reference during assembly.
Separate the inner drag link from the adjusting sleeve.
11. CAUTION: Make sure that all drag link and tie-rod end nut retainers are correctly positioned on their respective nut to allow for cotter
pin installation. Do not tighten or loosen the nut to align the retainer slot with the cotter pin hole. Overtightening of the fasteners may
result in premature failure of steering linkage components.
NOTE: Prior to fastening the steering linkage damper, clean the damper surfaces of all corrosion and dirt. Dirty, corroded damper surfaces can
conduct contaminants to the damper seal and create a leak.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check and if necessary, adjust the toe.