F 350 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN Z CNG (2003)
3.
Mount Tie Rod Damper Bracket (F81Z-3E652-DA) to the bottom back side of the tie rod at the V" with the damper mounting hole of the bracket
orientated up and 45 degrees to the rear. The bracket should be positioned with the bracket edge 40 mm (1.57") from the drag link ball stud (refer
to Figure 2).
4.
Use two (2) M8 U-bolts (N811596-S426) with four (4) M8 Nuts (N620481-S301) and torque to 28 N.m (21 lb-ft).
5.
Mount the piston end of Steering Damper (F7UZ-3E651-AB) to frame bracket and cylinder end to tie rod bracket using two (2) M12x70 Bolts
(N606084-S426) and two (2) M12 Nuts (N620483-S301). Torque to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft) (refer to Figure 1).
6.
Cycle the steering wheel full left and right turns to ensure all damper components have clearance to other components and that the damper piston
does not bottom out. The damper cylinder clearance to the front crossmember in full right turn should be no less than 6 mm (0.25").
F-350 4X4
1.
Locate the set of four (4) grooves stamped in the tie rod.
