Section 11-02B: Steering Gear, Power, Ford
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

 
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
DescriptionSpecification
Multi-Purpose GreaseD0AZ-19584-AA
(ESB-M1C93-A)
Standard Transmission LubricantD8DZ-19C547-A
(ESP-M2C83-C)
Premium Power Steering FluidE6AZ-19582-AA
(ESW-M2C33-F)



STEERING GEAR SPECIFICATIONS
Description 
TypeRecirc. Ball Torsion Bar
Ratio17:1
Turns of Steering Wheel (Lock to Lock — Linkage Disconnected)4
Fluid Capacity (Included in Pump Reservoir Fill).75L
(1.6 Pint Approx.)
Fluid SpecificationESW-M2C33-Fa
Worm Bearing Preload (Overall Input Shaft Torque with Sector Shaft Removed)0.45-1.0 Nm
(4-9 Lb-In)b
Worm to Piston Preload0.11-0.34 Nm
(1-3 Lb-In)b
a Premium Power Steering Fluid, E6AZ-19582-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW-M2C33-F.
b Not adjustable in field. Specification given for inspection purpose only.


TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DescriptionNmLb-FtLb-In
Gear to Flex Coupling Bolt41-5730-42
Steering Gear to Frame Bolt73-9054-66
Sector Shaft Cover Bolts75-9455-69
Meshload Adjusting Screw Lock Nut48-6135-45
Valve Housing to Gear Housing Bolt48-6735-49
Valve Housing Attaching Bolt40-6030-44
Race Retaining Nut75-12255-90a
Return Line to Gear27-4120-30
Pitman Arm to Sector Shaft Nut230-310170-228
Ball Return Guide Clamp Screw5-742-70
Setscrew Race Nut1.7-2.815-25
Hose Clamps1.4-2.712-24
a Specified Torque — Because the length of the tool required to tighten the nut will affect the observed torque reading on the torque wrench, the torque reading should be computed using the length of the torque wrench and the nominal specified torque as follows using tool T66P-3553-B:
   the torque reading equals (length of torque wrench x 72 lb-ft) divided by (length of torque wrench + 5.5 inches).