E 350 1 Ton Van V10-6.8L VIN S (1997)
Center Link: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
NOTE: Replace the steering sector shaft arm drag link or tie rod end if the following conditions are present:
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Ball stud is excessively loose in the socket of the tie rod end.
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Steering sector shaft arm drag link is bent.
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Taper for the tie rod end is loose.
Replace the front suspension steering ball stud dust seal if any nicks, cuts or tears are present. Do not attempt to straighten a steering sector shaft arm
drag link or tie rod end.
1. Remove the steering drag link castle nuts.
(1) Remove the cotter pins and discard.
(2) Remove the castle nuts.
2. Remove the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
(1) Loosen the (A) nuts on the RH tie rod adjusting sleeve.
(2) Separate the (B) tie rod end ball stud from the RH steering knuckle, (C) steering sector shaft arm and (D) steering sector shaft arm drag link
using (E) Pitman Arm Puller.
3. Remove the tie rod adjusting sleeve from the drag link. Count the number of turns required to remove the tie rod adjusting sleeve.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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Install new cotter pins.
