Section 11-02B: Steering Gear, Power, Ford | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual |
| Description | Tool Number |
|---|---|
| Pitman Arm Puller | T64P-3590-F |
Removal
Remove the splash shield (if so equipped) from the flex coupling.
Using a 5/8-inch flare-nut wrench, disconnect the power steering pressure and return line tube nuts from the steering gear (3504). Plug the lines and the ports in the steering gear.
Disconnect the lower steering column shaft (3B676) at the steering gear by removing the bolt.
Raise the vehicle and remove the steering gear sector shaft arm (3590) attaching nut and washer.
Remove the steering gear sector shaft arm from the steering gear sector shaft (3575) using Pitman Arm Puller T64P-3590-F.
Support the steering gear, and remove the steering gear attaching bolts.
Work the steering gear free of the lower steering column shaft. Remove the steering gear.
Installation
If equipped, install the splash shield onto the steering gear lugs.
Slide the flexible coupling into place on the lower steering column shaft assembly. Turn the steering wheel (3600) so the spokes are in the horizontal position.
Center the steering gear power steering gear input shaft with the indexing flat facing down.
Slide the power steering gear input shaft into the flexible coupling and into place on the frame side rail.
Install the flex coupling attaching bolt and tighten to 41-57 Nm (30-42 lb-ft).
Install the steering gear to frame attaching bolts and tighten to 73-90 Nm (54-66 lb-ft).
Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position, then install the steering gear sector shaft arm on the steering gear sector shaft.
Install the steering gear sector shaft arm attaching washer and nut. Tighten nut to 230-310 Nm (170-228 lb-ft).
Connect the pressure and return line tube nuts to the steering gear and tighten to 27-41 Nm (20-30 lb-ft).
Snap the flex-coupling upper shield over the flex coupling lower shield.
Fill the power steering pump. Refer to Section 11-00.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3F540 | Upper Shield |
| 2 | 3B676 | Lower Steering Column Shaft |
| 3 | N803942-S100 | Bolt |
| 4 | 3F540 | Lower Shield |
| 5 | 388273 | Washer |
| 6 | 389442-S190 | Bolt |
| 7 | 3590 | Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm |
| 8 | 34798 | Washer |
| 9 | 380771 | Nut |
| 10 | 3504 | Steering Gear |
| A | — | Tighten to 41-57 Nm (30-42 Lb-Ft) |
| B | — | Tighten to 73-90 Nm (54-66 Lb-Ft) |
| C | — | Tighten to 230-310 Nm (170-228 Lb-Ft) |