Sector Shaft Arm: 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.
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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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RWD sector shaft arm shown. 4WD Similar.
- Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position. Use the General Equipment: Steering Wheel Holder
- Position the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
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NOTE: Vehicles equipped with mono-tube axle.NOTE: To prevent the front suspension from shifting when the track bar is removed, the front axle must be supporting the vehicle weight.
On both sides. Position a jackstand under both sides of the front axle assembly and lower the vehicle until the front axle is supporting the vehicle weight.
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NOTE: Tighten the track bar-to-frame bolt with the suspension at curb height or damage to the bushing may occur.NOTE: Vehicles equipped with mono-tube axle.
Remove the track bar-to-frame nut and bolt and disconnect the track bar.
Torque: 406 lb.ft (550 Nm)
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NOTE: Vehicles equipped with mono-tube axle.
Remove the retainers and remove the track bar mounting bracket.
Torque: 1: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm) 2: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
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- Remove and discard the sector shaft arm drag link cotter pin.
- Remove and discard the sector shaft arm drag link nut retainer.
- Remove and discard the sector shaft arm drag link nut.
Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
- Separate the sector shaft arm drag link from the sector shaft arm. Use Special Service Tool: 211-003 (T64P-3590-F) Remover, Steering Arm.
- Remove and discard the sector shaft arm nut.
Torque: 350 lb.ft (475 Nm)
- Remove the sector shaft arm. Use the General Equipment: Two Leg Puller