Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1998)
Pitman Arm: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
NOTE: Replace the steering gear sector shaft arm if it is bent. If the steering gear sector shaft arm is bent, also check the drag link, steering tie rod,
tie rod adjustment sleeves and tie rod ball studs for signs of damage. Replace damaged steering linkage as required. Do not attempt to straighten the
steering gear sector shaft arm or any other steering linkage components.
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove steering sector shaft arm drag link castellated nut.
(1) Remove and discard cotter pin.
(2) Remove castellated nut.
3. Use Pitman Arm Puller to separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
4. Scribe alignment marks on the steering gear sector shaft and steering gear sector shaft arm.
5. Remove the sector shaft arm nut and washer.
