F 550 4WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
2. WARNING: Stake the retainer securely into the sector shaft slots. If the retainer is broken or cracked during the staking, replace it.
Failure to do so can result in the loss of manual and power steering control.
Thread a new sector shaft screw retainer into the sector shaft, tighten and then stake the retainer in the two slots provided.
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The adjusting screw must rotate freely by hand, with very little end play, 0.05 mm (0.000-0.002 inch).
Steering Gear Poppet Component Replacement - Motorhome
Steering Gear Poppet Component Replacement - Motorhome
Disassembly
NOTE: The following tools are available from Kent-Moore Tool Division, 29784 Little Mack, Roseville, MI 48066. Poppet Adjusting Seat Tool
J36452-B.
1. If the poppet assemblies are to be removed for replacement or internally reset for fully automatic poppet adjustment after reinstallation, place the
rack piston in a soft-jawed vise.
2. CAUTION: Poppet adjuster seat and sleeve assemblies are retained by Loctite(R) applied to the threads, which makes the assemblies difficult to
remove.
Slide Poppet Adjusting Seat Tool over the seat of the poppet adjuster seat and sleeve assembly and engage the tool in the slots in the threaded
sleeve.
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Hit the end of the tool firmly four or five times with a 2-lb hammer to loosen the Loctite(R).
