Section 11-02B: Steering Gear, Power, Ford | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual |
The steering gear (3504) is a torsion bar type of hydraulic-assisted system. The system includes a power steering gear input shaft and control (3D517) which is meshed to the gear teeth on the steering gear sector shaft (3575). The steering gear also includes a rotary-style hydraulic valve consisting of an input shaft, control valve sleeve and torsion bar. The valve sleeve is pinned to the worm. The input shaft is connected to the worm through the torsion bar. The other end of the input shaft is attached to the steering column and steering wheel (3600).
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Outlet Port (Part of 3504) |
| 2 | — | Inlet Port (Part of 3504) |
| 3 | — | Identification Tag (Part of 3504) |
| 4 | — | Sector Shaft Adjusting Screw (Part of 3540) |
| 5 | 3580 | Steering Gear Sector Shaft Housing Cover |
| 6 | — | Lock Nut (Part of 3540) |
| 7 | 3575 | Steering Gear Sector Shaft |
| 8 | — | Control Valve Housing (Part of 3568) |
| 9 | 3D517 | Power Steering Gear Input Shaft and Control |
Identification
The information below is included on the identification tag attached to the steering gear housing, as shown.
