Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Excursion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Replace the steering gear sector shaft arm if it is bent. If the steering gear sector shaft arm is bent, check remainder of the steering linkage system for signs of damage. Replace any damaged steering linkage parts as required. Do not attempt to straighten the steering gear sector shaft arm or any other steering linkage components.

All vehicles

Position and lock the wheels in the straight-forward position. Raise and support the vehicle.
F-450 to F-550 4x2 and all 4x4 vehicles
Remove the track bar. Refer to FRONT - 2WD for 4x2 vehicles or FRONT - 4WD LEAF SPRING for 4x4 vehicles.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts
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Remove the nut, bolt and the track bar bracket.

Fig 2: Removing Nut, Bolt And Track Bar Bracket
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All vehicles
Remove the nut and lockwasher. Discard the lockwasher.

Fig 3: Removing Nut And Lockwasher
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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
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Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut. Discard the cotter pin.

Fig 5: Removing Cotter Pin And Castellated Nut
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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
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.