F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
Pitman Arm: Service and Repair
CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten the steering gear sector shaft arm or any other steering linkage components.
Replace the steering gear sector shaft arm if it is bent. If the steering gear sector shaft arm is bent, also check the drag link, steering tie rod, tie rod
adjustment sleeves and tie rod ball studs for signs of damage. Replace damaged steering linkage as required.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the drag link ball stud at the steering gear sector shaft arm.
2. Disconnect the drag link ball stud from the steering gear sector shaft arm using Pitman Arm Puller T64P-3590-F.
3. Remove nut and washer from the steering gear output sector shaft.
4. Remove the steering gear sector shaft arm from the steering gear output sector shaft using Pitman Arm Puller T64P-3590-F.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new steering gear sector shaft arm onto output sector shaft. Install retaining washer and nut, and tighten to 230-310 Nm (170-229 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Wheels should be in straight-ahead position.
2. Install the drag link ball stud onto steering gear sector shaft arm. Tighten the nut to 70-100 Nm (51-73 ft. lbs.) and install the cotter pin.
