Section 11-03: Steering Linkage
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, Bronco and F-Super Duty Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm

Replace the steering gear sector shaft arm (3590) if it is bent. If the steering gear sector shaft arm is bent, also check the drag link, steering tie rod, tie rod adjustment sleeves and tie rod ball studs for signs of damage. Replace damaged steering linkage as required. Do not attempt to straighten the steering gear sector shaft arm or any other steering linkage components.

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
DescriptionTool Number
Pitman Arm PullerT64P-3590-F

Removal

  1. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the drag link ball stud at the steering gear sector shaft arm.

  1. Disconnect the drag link ball stud from the steering gear sector shaft arm using Pitman Arm Puller T64P-3590-F.





  1. Remove nut and washer from the steering gear output sector shaft. On F-Super Duty, remove nut and bolt.

  1. Remove the steering gear sector shaft arm from the steering gear output sector shaft using Pitman Arm Puller T64P-3590-F.





Installation

  1. NOTE: Wheels should be in straight-ahead position.

    Install new steering gear sector shaft arm onto output sector shaft. Install attaching washer and nut (tighten to 230-310 Nm [170-229 lb-ft]) or nut and bolt (tighten to 300-400 Nm [220-300 lb-ft).

  1. Install the drag link ball stud onto steering gear sector shaft arm. Tighten the nut to 70-100 Nm (51-73 lb-ft) and install the cotter pin.