Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link - F-250/F-350, Vehicles With: Twin I Beam Suspension: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

If equipped. Remove the steering linkage damper. Refer to: Steering Linkage Damper - F-250/F-350, RWD .
Position the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
1. Remove and discard the tie rod cotter pins.
2. Remove the tie rod nut retainers.
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Remove the tie rod nuts.
Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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On both sides. Separate the tie rod from the sector shaft arm drag link. Use Special Service Tool: 211-003 (T64P-3590-F) Remover, Steering Arm.

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1. Remove and discard the sector shaft arm drag link cotter pin.
2. Remove and discard the sector shaft arm drag link nut retainer.
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Remove and discard the sector shaft arm drag link nut.
Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

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Separate the sector shaft arm drag link from the sector shaft arm. Use Special Service Tool: 211-003 (T64P-3590-F) Remover, Steering Arm.

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1. Remove and discard the idler arm cotter pin.
2. Remove the idler arm nut retainer.
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Remove and discard the idler arm nut.
Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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Separate the sector shaft arm drag link from the idler arm and remove the sector shaft arm drag link. Use Special Service Tool: 211-003 (T64P-3590-F) Remover, Steering Arm.

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