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  1. Position and lock the wheels in the straight-forward position. Raise and support the vehicle; Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

    F-450 to F-550 4x2 and all 4x4 vehicles 

  2. Remove the track bar. Refer to FRONT - 2WD or FRONT - 4WD LEAF SPRING .
  3. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts
    G02770105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the nut, bolt and the track bar bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Nut, Bolt And Track Bar Bracket
    G02770106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  5. Remove the nut and lockwasher. Discard the lockwasher.
    Fig 3: Removing Nut And Lockwasher
    G02770107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the special tool, separate the steering gear sector shaft arm from the steering gear.
    Fig 4: Separating Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm From Steering Gear Using Special Tool
    G02770108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut. Discard the cotter pin.
    Fig 5: Removing Cotter Pin And Castellated Nut
    G02770109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the special tool, separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link from the steering gear sector shaft arm.
    Fig 6: Separating Steering Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link From Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm Using Special Tool
    G02770110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.