I was wondering if anyone might have a diagram of the front suspension for a 2005-2007 4wd F250. I had some parts replaced, and I'm not sure which parts are which, to try and fix a vibration in the steering wheel. I've checked out the different diagrams on Tousley Ford parts, they helped a little but I'm having trouble figuring it all out as one big picture. Was curious if maybe someone had a good clear picture of the front end of a 2005-2007 and could maybe label or help me see what the different parts are. I'm mostly curious about the outer tie rod ends, inner tie rod end, drag links, steering stabilizer, pitman arms and the steering linkage. Any help would be awesome, thanks. :d

 

So nobody has any idea..?

 

Not really sure what you are asking.

 

Try this link to a thread on this forum.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ront-axle.html

-Mark

 

Haha, I'm just looking for a diagram or a schemetic of the front suspension, that labels the parts and what not..



I'm looking for something like this http://www.backglass.org/duncan/ps60...l/ps60_009.jpg except the front suspension components on a 2005-2007, surely there is something like that out there?

We're getting closer Cay, that's kinda what I'm looking for but those are all for the add a leaf suspensions I think?

Sorry, I suck at typing out what I'm trying to ask for haha..

 

Have you tried the search feature on here? I googled it and came up with the link I sent you. I'm certain what you are seeking already exist on here, you just need to do the work.

-Mark

 

You're right, there's plenty of threads with about front suspension, but I'm not finding any with a parts diagram for 2005.

 

It's not a 2005-2007 4wd SD, but if you put on your thinking cap for a few minutes this should help:



The parts you asked specifically about:
*outer tie rod ends, inner tie rod end- inner and outter are terms for independent front suspensions where there are two joints on each of the two tie rods, one between each knuckle and the rack/pinion setup. The SD uses a single tie rod between the knuckles, so there are only two tie rod ends, and that's all they're called.

*drag links - the drag link runs from the passenger knuckle to the pitman arm that hangs off the steering box on the driver's side. It has a flat spot with a hole through it, and probably has a shock bolted through that hole.

*steering stabilizer - the 5th shock, it's underneath and not really all that close to a tire.

*pitman arms - the arm that drops off the steering box and attaches to the drag link. Start at the passenger knuckle and follow all the rods upwards. One ends with a pitman arm, one ends with a large bolt. The one with the bolt is the trac bar.

* the steering linkage - pitman arm, drag link and tie rod

Now, this is a 2007 4wd front end, but is has an aftermarket dual steering stabilizer instead of the stock single:

This shows the tie rod underneath the two white steering stabilizer cylinders, the trac bar is immediately above the pair of nuts in the middle of the shocks, and the drag link/pitman arm is right above that. The brass colored u-bolts at the far left and right are on the tie rod ends.

 

Thanks, that's the exactly what I was looking for.
So let me see if I can kind of convert this over to a 2005. The very first bar from the front of the pickup is the steering linkage, then on both sides the tie rods are inside the adjustable sleeves, that connect to what?

 

Look at the attachment:

 

Sweet, that is awesome. Exactly what I've been trying to find. Whered you get this?

 

http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...d=&kevin=rules

It's $10.95 for a 72 hour subscription to the shop manuals for one make/year/model.

 

Not bad I guess. Can you just save the stuff you want to keep before the subscription goes away? Haha.

 

The website says you can print it out, I don't know why they'd get upset over keeping a soft copy electronically compared to keeping a hard copy on paper. Lot's of individual .pdf file to save, but it's manageable.

 

I made an account. The workshop service information is what I'm looking for right?
I clicked on it under the purchase subscriptions and it says to use the drop down menu below to select vehicle and year, but there's not even a drop down menu? Haha.