Measurement Of The Backlash; Pitman Arm - Ford TRADER Workshop Manual

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N-36
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
9TGONX·095
9TGONX.Q9Ej
Pitman arm
1. Align the slit of the sector shaft end and the punch mark
as shown and install the pitman arm.
Measurement of the backlash
1. Set the steering gear in the straight-ahead position.
2. Pull the pitman arm with the specified force.
3. Measure the backlash.
Specified force: 20 N (2.0 kg, 4.4 Ib)
Backlash: O.2Smm (0.010 in) max.