Steering System-General Information: Adjustments Ford Econoline E150

Steering Gear Meshload Adjustment

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 8

Scheme 9

Scheme 10

Scheme 11

Scheme 12

1. Turn the steering wheel from right lock to left lock at least once.
2. Remove the driver air bag; for additional information, refer to «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(ref-170321) .
3. Raise and support the vehicle; for additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-210109) .
4. Remove the castellated nut. Remove the cotter pin. Remove the castellated nut.
5. Separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link. Use the Pitman Arm Puller to separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
6. Lower and support the front of the vehicle; for additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-210109) .
7. Attach a lb/in torque wrench to the bolt and measure the steering gear meshload from center.
8. Adjust if not within specification.
9. Adjust the sector shaft to proper rotating torque. Hold the sector shaft and loosen the lock nut. Adjust the sector shaft.
10. Verify that the rotating torque is to specification. Reset if necessary.
11. Tighten the lock nut. Hold the sector shaft. Tighten the lock nut.
12. Install the steering sector shaft arm drag link, castellated nut and cotter pin.
13. Lower the vehicle; for additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-210109) .
14. Install the driver air bag; for additional information, refer to «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(ref-170321) .