F 450 4WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
17. CAUTION: The set position of poppet seat and sleeve assemblies must not be disturbed if the poppets are not going to be replaced or pushed in
during assembly.
NOTE: Be prepared for more fluid drainage. Remove the rack piston subassembly.
Place the assembly on a clean cloth.
18. CAUTION: If the automatically set poppets are not to be removed for replacement or to be reset for automatic repositioning after the next
installation, care must be used that the set position of the poppet adjuster seat and sleeve assembly is not disturbed. The steering gear must be
identified to the vehicle it is removed from and noted that the poppet adjuster seat and sleeve assemblies are set for that particular vehicle only.
NOTE: If the Teflon(R) rack piston seal is on the end of the rack piston away from the rack piston bore opening, cut the seal. Remove the seal
ring from the rack piston when it is exposed in the sector shaft cavity of the housing during the removal of the rack piston assembly, the input shaft
valve, worm assembly and the valve piston. This prevents the seal from "hanging up" as it exits the housing sector shaft cavity.
Remove and discard the seal rings from the valve housing.
19. NOTE: If the clip-type ball return guide is used, bend down the tabs against the hex-head bolts.
Remove the bolts and the clip and discard the clip.
