F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L (2008)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Steering Gear Meshload Adjustment - F-250, F-350
Special Tool(s)
All vehicles
1. NOTE: The engine should not be running.
Turn the steering wheel from right lock-to-left lock at least once.
2. Remove the driver air bag. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
4. Remove the drag link nut and cotter pin.
5. Using the special tool, separate the drag link from the pitman arm.
6. Rotate the steering wheel to the left stop and then rotate the steering wheel back approximately 45 degrees.
7. NOTE: The peak preload torque must be within 0.34-1.36 Nm (3-12 inch lbs.) or a new steering gear must be installed.
Attach an inch pound torque wrench to the steering wheel bolt and slowly and evenly rotate the steering wheel clockwise 1/2 turn (180 degrees).
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Record the peak preload torque.
8. Rotate the steering wheel to its centered position (approximately 1-1/2 turns from either stop). Place the torque wrench on the steering wheel bolt
with the handle in the vertical position. Rotate the torque wrench slowly and evenly 1/4 turn (90 degrees) from each side of center.
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Record the peak on-center torque.