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[93F150R]

My 93 F150 steering has a good amt of play i was wondering and what parts i should look into replacing due to wear in the steering system?

[miesk5]

yo
First;
Steering Linkage Parts Diagram for Bronco & F150 , 92-96
Source: by Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net
http://www.supermoto...ry/media/440042

Wobble Diagnosis
Source: by Carl J at Jantz4x4.com
http://www.jantz4x4....eathwobbles.php
Carl has a nice article! But he should have dwelled a bit more on da radius arm bushings; often they deteriorate; replace w/poly bushings

Troubleshooting Steering gear Box
Source: by Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net
http://www.supermoto...ry/media/513527

for more info Links esp replacing bushings and sources LINKS see my site; it now has an internal search at the top...

GL!

[lostin90s]

Start with tierod ends. check drag link . For play . Also check ball jionts and wheel bearings as play will add up .

On are trucks the the steering box's r know for wearing and having play . You can adjust them but if do figure on swapping it in the next year .

Check steering column for play to

All or just one of these areas can cause to play

Good luck let us know

[93F150R]

I drove it this weekend and from what it feels like i think it is the steering box it tracks fine and its only bad when you reverse the rotation of the wheel like there is a few degrees of change that have to happen before it will react but it doesn't wander. I didnt have time to really check it out but hopefully soon i will definitely by may. Thanks for all the help.
PS when the truck gets down here Poly Bushings will be on order for sway bar, axle pivot, and radius arm plus a B&M shift improver kit cause its an e4od

[miesk5]

yo; ok try this and follow directions - do not over-torque.

Pre-load Adjustment, All Bronco & Ford, mid-70s to 00; "...1. Disconnect the pitman arm from the sector shaft using a Pitman Arm Puller (Tool T64P-3590-F). 2. Disconnect the fluid return line at the reservoir and cap the reservoir return line nipple to retain the fluid in the reservoir. 3. Place the end of the return line in a suitable container and turn the steering wheel from stop-to-stop several times to discharge the fluid from the gear. Discard the fluid. 4. Turn the steering wheel to the right stop, then back left 45 degrees. 5. Attach an inch-pound torque wrench to the steering wheel nut and determine the torque required to rotate the shaft slowly approximately one-eighth turn (45�) toward center from the initial 45 degree position. Note this first value. 6. Turn the steering gear back to center and determine the torque required to rotate the shaft back and forth across the center position (� 90�). Compare the center value to the first value, using the following criteria: * Vehicles with less than 5,000 miles (8046 Km): If total meshload over mechanical center is less than 15 in-lb (1.7 Nm) or greater than 24 in-lb (2.7 Nm), RESET to first value PLUS 11-15 in-lb (1.2-1.7 Nm). * Vehicles with more than 5,000 miles (8046 Km), or with new sector shaft: If meshload over mechanical center is NOT 7 in-lb (0.8 Nm) GREATER than the first value, RESET to 10-14 in-lb (1.13-1.6 Nm) GREATER than first value. . If reset is required, loosen the adjuster locknut and turn the sector shaft adjuster screw until the reading is the specified value greater than the torque at 45 degrees from the stop. Hold the sector shaft screw in place, and tighten the locknut. 8. Re-check torque readings and replace the pitman arm and steering wheel hub cover. 9. Connect the fluid return line to the reservoir and fill the reservoir to specification with the specified fluid. Check belt tension & adjust if necessary. Do not pry against the reservoir to obtain proper belt load. Pressure will deform the reservoir and cause it to leak...." See Diagram included
Source: by Ford via Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at http://www.supermoto...ry/media/513527

Re-Seal, Lower Shaft Seal Kit Installation (input shaft seal kit Ford F3AZ-3E502-A; sector shaft seal kit Ford D7AZ-3E501- in a 92
Source: by Richard C (Bigric, Money Pit) at http://www.supermoto...stry/4584/27329

Sector Shaft Damage Article in an F 350
Source: by performanceunlimited.com http://performanceun...teeringbox.html

more LINKs in my site under;
STEERING > Power Steering > Gear Box

[93F150R]

Figured it out the play is where the drag link connects to the pitman arm? any ideas on replacement