F 350 4WD Super Duty V8-6.4L DSL Turbo (2008)
Center Link: Service and Repair
Drag Link - Outer
Drag Link - Outer, F-250 and F-350 Four Wheel Drive (4WD), F-450, F-550
Special Tool(s)
Removal and Installation
1. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Loosen the outer adjusting sleeve clamp nut.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the RH outer tie-rod end cotter pin, nut retainer and nut.
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Discard the cotter pin.
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To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
5. NOTE: Count the number of turns required to remove the outer drag link for reference during assembly.
Using the special tool, disconnect the RH outer tie-rod end from the outer drag link and the wheel knuckle and then remove the outer drag link.
6. CAUTION: Make sure that the tie-rod end nut retainer is correctly positioned 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: To avoid premature wear, position the outer drag link so it is parallel with the wheel knuckle before tightening the outer tie-rod end nut.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check and, if necessary, adjust the toe.
