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Special Tool(s)

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SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION CHART

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 Remover, Steering Arm 211-003 (T64P-3590-F) or equivalent
  1. Turn the steering wheel from right lock-to-left lock at least once.
    NOTE: The engine should not be running.
  2. Remove the driver air bag. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  4. Remove the LH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  5. Remove the drag link nut and cotter pin.
    Fig 1: Locating Drag Link Nut And Cotter Pin
    G06779913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the Steering Arm Remover, separate the drag link from the pitman arm.
    Fig 2: Separating Drag Link From Pitman Arm Using Steering Arm Remover
    G06779914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. While holding the meshload adjusting screw, loosen the locknut (approximately 7 full turns).
    Fig 3: Locating Meshload Adjusting Screw
    G07479237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. To remove all meshload from the steerring gear, turn the meshload adjusting screw approximately 2 full turns to remove all meshload from the steering gear.
  9. Rotate the steering wheel to the centered position.
  10. Attach an inch pound torque wrench to the steering wheel bolt and slowly and evenly rotate the steering wheel clockwise one-half turn (180 degrees); back to center, then counter clockwise one-half turn.
    NOTE: Install a new steering gear if the peak preload torque is not within 0.34-1.36 Nm (3-12 lb-in). For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING SYSTEM SERVICING .
    • Record the peak preload torque.
  11. On center torque is measured the same way as preload torque, except the meshload adjusting screw is adjusted down until the desired on center and meshload torque is achieved.
    NOTE: The on center torque must be 0.3-0.9 Nm (2.6-7.9 lb-in) greater than preload torque without exceeding a total of 2.32 Nm (20.5 lb-in). The on center torque minus the preload torque is the meshload torque.
  12. Adjust the meshload screw to the correct rotating torque.
    NOTE: Rotate the meshload screw clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease.
    Fig 4: Locating Meshload Adjusting Screw
    G07479238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Verify the on center torque is to specification.
    • Readjust if necessary.
  14. Hold the meshload screw and tighten the locknut to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
    Fig 5: Locating Meshload Adjusting Screw
    G07479237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the drag link/center link to the pitman arm, and install the drag link/center link nut and cotter pin.
    • Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Locating Drag Link/Center Link Nut And Cotter Pin
    G06779913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the LH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  17. Install the driver air bag. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
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