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Mar 16, 2021 | 12:51 PM

mmaltby

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Torque Pitman

Hi
This is my first post ever anywhere. LOL.
I have a 1979 f150 2wd. 4 speed overdrive...
I have just installed a new redhead steering gear and need to torque the pitman arm. I am wondering how best to do that and not damage the steering box.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Mike

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Mar 16, 2021 | 01:03 PM

ford390gashog

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Make sure the steering linkage is on it then torque it Or if you are doing this on a bench just put the pitman arm in a vise and torque it.

Mar 16, 2021 | 01:13 PM

mmaltby

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Thanks for the quick response!
I'm assuming it's best to have the truck sitting on the wheels.?

Mar 16, 2021 | 01:18 PM

ford390gashog

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It doesn't matter, if raised bring the steering to the bumpstop.

Mar 16, 2021 | 01:25 PM

mmaltby

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I'm not sure what a bumpstop is. Are you saying turn the wheel til it stops?
Excuse my ignorance and thanks for the help!
Mike

Mar 16, 2021 | 04:18 PM

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Quote:

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I'm not sure what a bumpstop is. Are you saying turn the wheel til it stops?
Excuse my ignorance and thanks for the help!
Mike

Turn the wheels till they stop.

Mar 16, 2021 | 05:50 PM

mmaltby

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I appreciate it!
Mike

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Mar 16, 2021 | 11:19 PM

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Yes off the jack stands and setting on the ground. Remember to have the lock washer installed. Turn the wheels all the way left lock. That way the steering stops for the knuckles will help provide more (hold strength) when you are torqueing the nut in the tightening direction. What torque setting are you using? ...X... amount of Ft Lbs? The manual says 230-310 Nm (170-230 ft. lbs.) Also found this...Pitman Arm (called a "Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm" in Fordspeak) Retaining Nut (retains to Sector Shaft): 200 ft lbs.