Sector Shaft Arm: Removal

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 17 other vehicles, including the 2002 Ford RV Cutaway, 2002 Ford Econoline, 2002 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Replace the steering gear sector shaft arm (3590) 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.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the steering sector shaft arm drag link castellated nut.
1. Remove and discard the cotter pin.
2. Remove the castellated nut.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Steering Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link Castellated Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Pitman Arm Puller, separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link (3304).

Fig 2: Removing Steering Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link
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Scribe alignment marks on the steering gear sector shaft and steering gear sector shaft arm.

Fig 3: Marking Steering Gear Sector Shaft And Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm
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Remove the sector shaft arm nut and washer.

Fig 4: Removing Sector Shaft Arm Nut
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Using the Pitman Arm Puller, remove the steering gear sector shaft arm.

Fig 5: Removing Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.