Sector Shaft Arm Drag Link - F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550: 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.

Remove the wheel and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire - Vehicles With: Single Rear Wheels . Refer to: Wheel and Tire - Vehicles With: Dual Rear Wheels .
NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

Remove the steering linkage damper-to-sector shaft arm drag link nut.

Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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Separate the steering linkage damper 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 the sector shaft arm drag link nut retainer.
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Remove 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 sector shaft arm drag link cotter pin.
2. Remove the sector shaft arm drag link nut retainer.
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Remove the sector shaft arm drag link and tie rod nut.
Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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Separate the sector shaft arm drag link from the wheel knuckle and tie rod. Support the tie rod. Use Special Service Tool: 211-023 (T74P-3044-A1) C-Frame and Screw.

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