F 550 4WD Super Duty V8-6.4L DSL Turbo (2008)
Pitman Arm: Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Steering Gear/Pitman Arm Information
TSB 08-15-3
08/04/08
UNIQUE STEERING GEAR/PITMAN ARM ASSEMBLY
FORD:
2008 F-450, F-550
ISSUE
Some 2008 F-Super Duty 450/550 vehicles built between 4/14/2008 and 6/2/2008 may have a unique steering gear/pitman arm assembly installed.
ACTION
When replacing the steering gear on units built in this time frame the steering gear and pitman arm need to be replaced as a pair.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 211-03 for part replacement procedure(s). If replacing the pitman arm only a unique pitman arm is required.
When replacing the steering gear use steering gear 8C3Z-3504-B and pitman arm 8C3Z-3590-E. If replacing the pitman arm only use pitman arm
8C3Z-3590-F. (Figure 1)
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
3504
38