Section 11-02B: Steering Gear, Power, Ford | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual |
| Description | Specification |
|---|---|
| Multi-Purpose Grease | D0AZ-19584-AA (ESB-M1C93-A) |
| Standard Transmission Lubricant | D8DZ-19C547-A (ESP-M2C83-C) |
| Premium Power Steering Fluid | E6AZ-19582-AA (ESW-M2C33-F) |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Type | Recirc. Ball Torsion Bar |
| Ratio | 17:1 |
| Turns of Steering Wheel (Lock to Lock — Linkage Disconnected) | 4 |
| Fluid Capacity (Included in Pump Reservoir Fill) | .75L (1.6 Pint Approx.) |
| Fluid Specification | ESW-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 Preload | 0.11-0.34 Nm (1-3 Lb-In)b |
| Description | Nm | Lb-Ft | Lb-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear to Flex Coupling Bolt | 41-57 | 30-42 | — |
| Steering Gear to Frame Bolt | 73-90 | 54-66 | — |
| Sector Shaft Cover Bolts | 75-94 | 55-69 | — |
| Meshload Adjusting Screw Lock Nut | 48-61 | 35-45 | — |
| Valve Housing to Gear Housing Bolt | 48-67 | 35-49 | — |
| Valve Housing Attaching Bolt | 40-60 | 30-44 | — |
| Race Retaining Nut | 75-122 | 55-90a | — |
| Return Line to Gear | 27-41 | 20-30 | — |
| Pitman Arm to Sector Shaft Nut | 230-310 | 170-228 | — |
| Ball Return Guide Clamp Screw | 5-7 | — | 42-70 |
| Setscrew Race Nut | 1.7-2.8 | — | 15-25 |
| Hose Clamps | 1.4-2.7 | — | 12-24 |