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Steering Gear Meshload Adjustment - F-250, F-350

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SPECIAL TOOL(S)

G04644630
 Remover, Steering Arm
211-003 (T64P-3590-F) or equivalent

    All vehicles 

    NOTE: The engine should not be running.
  1. Turn the steering wheel from right lock to left lock at least once.
  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 drag link nut and cotter pin.
    Fig 1: Locating Drag Link Nut And Cotter Pin
    G04644631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, separate the drag link from the pitman arm.
    Fig 2: Identifying Drag Link From Pitman Arm Using Special Tool
    G04644632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Rotate the steering wheel to the left stop and then rotate the steering wheel back approximately 45 degrees.
    7. NOTE: The peak preload torque must be within 0.34-1.36 Nm (3-12 lb-in) or a new steering gear must be installed. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  7. Attach an inch pound torque wrench to the steering wheel bolt and slowly and evenly rotate the steering wheel clockwise 1/2 turn (180 degrees).
    • Record the peak preload torque.
  8. Rotate the steering wheel to its centered position (approximately 1-1/2 turns from either stop). Place the torque wrench on the steering wheel bolt with the handle in the vertical position. Rotate the torque wrench slowly and evenly 1/4 turn (90 degrees) from each side of center.
    • Record the peak on-center torque.
    9. NOTE: The on-center torque must be 0.79-1.36 Nm (7-12 lb-in) greater than preload torque without exceeding a total of 2.15 Nm (19 lb-in). The on-center torque minus the preload torque is the meshload torque.
  9. If necessary, carry out the following steps to adjust the on-center torque.

    10. Vehicles with 6.0L diesel 

  10. Remove the auxiliary battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  11. Loosen the clamps and remove the charge air cooler duct.
    • To install tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Locating Air Cooler Duct Clamps
      G03919542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. All vehicles 

    NOTE: Rotate the meshload screw clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease.
    Fig 4: Locating Lock Nut (1 Of 2)
    G04644634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Hold the meshload screw, loosen the lock nuts and then adjust the meshload screw to the correct rotating torque.
  13. Verify that the on center torque is to specification.
    • Readjust if necessary.
  14. Hold the meshload screw and tighten the lock nuts to 30 Nm (23 lb-ft).
    Fig 5: Locating Lock Nut (2 Of 2)
    G04644635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the drag link, and install the nut and cotter pin.
    • Tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating Nut And Cotter Pin
      G04644636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    16. Vehicles with 6.0L diesel 

  16. Install the charge air cooler duct.
    • Tighten the clamps to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
      Fig 7: Locating Air Cooler Duct Clamps
      G03919542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the auxiliary battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

    18. All vehicles 

  18. Install the driver air bag. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
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