Special Tool(s)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

Pitman Arm Puller T65P-3590-F

NOTE: The engine should not be running.

Fig 1: Centering Steering Wheel

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Turn the steering wheel from right lock to left lock at least once.
Remove the driver air bag; for additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Raise and support the vehicle; for additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the castellated nut.
1. Remove the cotter pin.
2. Remove the castellated nut.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Cotter Pin And Castellated Nut
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Separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
- Use the Pitman Arm Puller to separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
  
  Fig 3: Separating Steering Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link
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NOTE: The front wheels should not touch the ground.

Lower and support the front of the vehicle; for additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

NOTE: Reset the steering gear meshload only if the measured rotating torque for total on-center load is less than specification.

Fig 4: Attaching Torque Wrench To Bolt And Measuring Steering Gear Meshload From Center

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Attach a lb/in torque wrench to the bolt and measure the steering gear meshload from center.
Adjust if not within specification.

Fig 5: Adjusting Bolt
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Adjust the sector shaft to proper rotating torque.
1. Hold the sector shaft and loosen the lock nut.
2. Adjust the sector shaft.
  
  Fig 6: Adjusting Sector Shaft
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Verify that the rotating torque is to specification.
- Reset if necessary.
  
  Fig 7: Verifying Rotating Torque
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Tighten the lock nut.
1. Hold the sector shaft.
2. Tighten the lock nut.
  
  Fig 8: Tightening Lock Nut
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Install the steering sector shaft arm drag link, castellated nut and cotter pin.

Fig 9: Installing Steering Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link, Castellated Nut And Cotter Pin
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Lower the vehicle; for additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Install the driver air bag; for additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .