Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
Pitman Arm: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the tie rod end at the steering gear sector shaft arm.
2. Remove the tie rod end from the steering gear sector shaft arm using Pitman Arm Puller T64P-3590-F.
3. Remove the steering gear sector shaft arm attaching nut and washer from 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. Remove the tool
from the steering gear sector shaft arm.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the new steering gear sector shaft arm on the steering gear output / sector shaft indexing blind splines in arm to those on sector shaft. Install
the steering gear sector shaft arm attaching washer and nut. Tighten the nut to 230-310 Nm (170-228 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the tie rod end into the steering gear sector shaft arm. Maintain the steering wheel and wheels in the straight-ahead position. Make sure the
tie rod end is seated in the taper to prevent rotation while tightening.
3. Tighten the nut to 70-100 Nm (51-73 ft. lbs.).
4. Install a new cotter pin.
