Drag Link, Steering Sector Shaft Arm, All Except F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis

Replace the steering sector shaft arm drag link (3304) if the ball stud is loose in the steering control ball stud socket (3A754) or the steering sector shaft arm drag link is bent. Replace the front suspension steering ball stud dust seal (3332) if any nicks, cuts or tears are present. Do not attempt to straighten a steering sector shaft arm drag link.

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist with the wheels in the straight-ahead position. Refer to Section 00-02.

2. Remove the cotter pins and nuts from the ball stud at the steering gear sector shaft arm (3590) and steering tie rod. Remove the ball studs from the linkage using Tie Rod End Remover TOOL-3290-D or equivalent.

3. Loosen the bolts on the tie rod adjusting sleeve clamp (3287) if equipped. Count the number of turns it takes to remove the steering sector shaft arm drag link from the front wheel spindle tie rod adjusting sleeve (3310).

Installation

1. Install the steering sector shaft arm drag link the same number of turns it took to remove it from the front wheel spindle tie rod adjusting sleeve. Note the position of the tie rod adjusting sleeve clamp. Tighten the adjuster nuts to 40-57 Nm (30-42 lb-ft).

2. NOTE: Make sure the ball studs are seated in the taper to prevent rotation while tightening.

   Install nuts and tighten to 70-100 Nm (51-73 lb-ft).

3. Install new cotter pins.

4. Check toe-in. Refer to Section 04-00. Check clear vision. Refer to Section 11-00.