How to service and repair the inner drag link on F-250 and F-350 Rear Wheel Drive on Ford F-350 Super Duty?

Service and repairs for the inner drag link of F-250 and F-350 RWD vehicles begin with wheel position alignment at straight-ahead and hoist lift placement in neutral gear mode. When installing the outer adjusting sleeve clamp nut tighten it to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) while loosening it first. First place the steering wheel in straight-ahead position then hoist the vehicle into neutral gear before removing the steering linkage damper-to-drag link bracket nut along with bolt and placing the damper safely aside for reinstallation with a torque of 90 Nm (66 lb-ft). Discard the inner tie-rod end cotter pin before removing its nut retainer and nut and tighten the nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) during replacement. A Steering Arm Remover tool helps disconnect the inner tie-rod end from the inner drag link before placing the tie rod to the side. The installation process of the nut requires a torques setting of 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) after removing the inner drag link cotter pin, nut retainer and nut. Record the number of turns needed to detach the inner drag link and adjusting sleeve before physically separating the inner drag link through the sector shaft arm while removing the assembly of inner drag link with adjusting sleeve. The remaining adjusting sleeve clamp nut requires loosening before you tighten it to a torque specification of 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) for installation. All drag link and tie-rod end retainers must be placed properly on their respective nuts before adding cotter pins to keep steering linkage components from failing prematurely. You must clean all corrosion and dirt off the damper surfaces before you install it to maintain leak prevention. After replacement proceed through the removal steps backwards for installation while using new cotter pins and perform necessary adjustments to the toe.

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Ford Inner Tie Rod Part Number: YS4Z-3280-AA
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Spindle Connecting; Steering Tie Rod End, Inner; Inner Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
- Position: Inner
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- Transit Connect | 2010-2013 | Electric, XL, XLT, XLT Premium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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Ford Drag Link, Front Part Number: 8C2Z-3304-C
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Steering Center Link; Repair Kit; Tie Rod.; Center Link
- Position: Front
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- E-350 Super Duty | 2021-2024, 2015-2019 | Base | 10 Cyl 6.8 L CNG, 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 10 Cyl 6.8 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L LPG, 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Drag Link, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 8C2Z-3304-D
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Steering Center Link; Repair Kit; Inner Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End; Center Link
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 6C2Z-3304-B
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-150 | 2008-2014 | Base, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L LPG
- E-250 | 2003-2014 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L LPG
- E-250 Econoline | 1992-2002 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-350 Club Wagon | 2003-2005 | Chateau, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- E-350 Econoline | 1992-1998 | Base, XL | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 1992-2002 | Chateau, Chateau HD, Custom, Custom HD, XL, XL HD, XLT, XLT HD | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- E-350 Super Duty | 2021-2024, 1999-2019 | Base, Chateau, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L CNG, 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 10 Cyl 6.8 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L LPG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Drag Link Part Number: HC3Z-3304-C
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Drag Link Repair Kit; Steering Drag Link; Center Link
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- F-250 Super Duty | 2017-2022 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2017-2022 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Drag Link Part Number: AC3Z-3304-E
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Drag Link Repair Kit; Steering Drag Link; Center Link
- Replaced by: LC3Z-3304-G
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- F-250 Super Duty | 2007 | King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
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Ford Center Link Part Number: LC3Z-3304-G
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link
- Replaces: 8C3Z-3304-F, AC3Z-3304-E, MDOE-7, MDOE-40
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- F-250 Super Duty | 2005-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2005-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL
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Ford Drag Link Part Number: PC3Z-3304-E
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Center Link
- Replaces: PC3Z-3304-D, MDF-31
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- F-250 Super Duty | 2023-2024 | XL | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2023-2024 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Center Link, Passenger Side Part Number: LC3Z-3304-B
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 5C3Z-3304-CA, 7C3Z-3304-C, AC3Z-3304-C, MDOE-38, 6C3Z-3304-C, MDOE-26, MDOE-4
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- F-250 Super Duty | 1999-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 1999-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Drag Link Part Number: LC3Z-3304-F
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Center Link
- Replaces: 8C3Z-3304-H, MDOE-29, MDOE-36, 7C3Z-3304-N, AC3Z-3304-A
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- F-250 Super Duty | 2008-2010 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2008-2010 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL
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Ford Drag Link Part Number: LC3Z-3304-C
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Center Link
- Replaces: 6C3Z-3304-D, 8C3Z-3304-G, MDOE-8, MDF-2, AC3Z-3304-N
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- Excursion | 2000-2005 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-250 | 1999 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-250 Super Duty | 1999-2007 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 1999-2004 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Drag Link Part Number: KC3Z-3304-A
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- Other Name: Multiple Supercessions; Drag Link Repair Kit; Center Link
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- F-350 Super Duty | 2019-2022 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Drag Link Part Number: PC3Z-3304-B
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Center Link
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- F-250 Super Duty | 2023-2024 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2023-2024 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Center Link Part Number: LC3Z-3304-D
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link
- Replaces: BC3Z-3304-C, MDOE-45
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- F-250 Super Duty | 2011-2016 | King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2011-2016 | King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL
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Ford Drag Link Part Number: LC3Z-3304-H
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Center Link
- Replaces: 4C3Z-3304-AD, 3C3Z-3304-DA, 7C3Z-3304-M, 6C3Z-3304-E, F81Z-3304-DD, 4C3Z-3304-AB, AC3Z-3304-M, MDOE-5, MDOE-41
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Excursion | 2000-2005 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-250 | 1999 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- F-250 Super Duty | 2009, 1999-2006 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2009, 1999-2006 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Drag Link Part Number: LC3Z-3304-A
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Center Link
- Replaces: 6C3Z-3304-B, 7C3Z-3304-B, AC3Z-3304-B, MDOE-3, MDOE-25, MDOE-37
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2008-2010 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2007-2010 | Cabela's, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.4 L DIESEL
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Ford Drag Link, Driver Side Part Number: PC3Z-3304-C
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Center Link
- Position: Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-350 Super Duty | 2023 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Inner Tie Rod Part Number: BK2Z-3280-A
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Spindle Connecting; Inner Tie Rod End; Tie Rod End
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Transit-150 | 2015-2019 | Base, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-250 | 2015-2019 | Base, PTV | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-350 | 2015-2019 | Base, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
- Transit-350 HD | 2015-2019 | Base, XL, XLT | 5 Cyl 3.2 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
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Ford Drag Link, Driver Side Part Number: PC3Z-3304-A
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Center Link
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: PC3Z-3304-F
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-350 Super Duty | 2023 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Drag Link, Front Part Number: HC3Z-3304-B
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Multiple Supercessions; Steering Center Link, Front; Drag Link Repair Kit; Steering Drag Link; Center Link; Rod Assembly - Drag Link
- Position: Front
- Replaces: MDOE-44, BC3Z-3304-B
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2017 | King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 2017-2022 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Drag Link Part Number: HC3Z-3304-A
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- Other Name: Rod Assembly - Drag Link; Drag Link Repair Kit; Steering Drag Link; Center Link
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2018-2022 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2018-2022 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS

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Ford Drag Link

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The stout rod that connects the pitman and steering arms is called the Ford Drag Link that transforms the movement of the steering box into the right angles that keep the truck straight. Ford trucks are supported by over 100 years of solidness, beginning with the mobile assembly line of Henry which put reliable power in working hands without inflating the cost or complexity of working machinery. Ford Turbocharged EcoBoost engines suck the power of V8s despite using fewer cylinders, stingy with fuel but still pulling heavy items, and battery-powered Lightning models provide instant torque with no tailpipe emissions. Ford SYNC allows drivers to bark a song request or a change of route, whereas Co-Pilot 360 monitors drift in lanes and slams the brakes when somebody cuts in, therefore making the entire rig feel more relaxed and secure. The narrow chassis, massy steering geometry combined with a factory greasable Drag Link are combined to ensure that front wheels respond meekly on the rough job sites or on the greasy highway. The process of reversing that Drag Link begins with parking level, chocking rubber, and putting the axle on stands followed by centering the wheel where the box rests at neutral. Loosen castle nuts several degrees, knock out cotter pins and pop the tapered parts out of a puller, no hammer strikes that will mushroom threads. Install a new grease compress, wet end, fit new pins, fill in with new chassis grease, drop the truck on terra firma, roll it forward to assure that the Ford wheel still points in the same direction, and check that the new Drag Link is set.

Ford Drag Link Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to service and repair the inner drag link on F-250 and F-350 Rear Wheel Drive on Ford F-350 Super Duty?
A:
Service and repairs for the inner drag link of F-250 and F-350 RWD vehicles begin with wheel position alignment at straight-ahead and hoist lift placement in neutral gear mode. When installing the outer adjusting sleeve clamp nut tighten it to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) while loosening it first. First place the steering wheel in straight-ahead position then hoist the vehicle into neutral gear before removing the steering linkage damper-to-drag link bracket nut along with bolt and placing the damper safely aside for reinstallation with a torque of 90 Nm (66 lb-ft). Discard the inner tie-rod end cotter pin before removing its nut retainer and nut and tighten the nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) during replacement. A Steering Arm Remover tool helps disconnect the inner tie-rod end from the inner drag link before placing the tie rod to the side. The installation process of the nut requires a torques setting of 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) after removing the inner drag link cotter pin, nut retainer and nut. Record the number of turns needed to detach the inner drag link and adjusting sleeve before physically separating the inner drag link through the sector shaft arm while removing the assembly of inner drag link with adjusting sleeve. The remaining adjusting sleeve clamp nut requires loosening before you tighten it to a torque specification of 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) for installation. All drag link and tie-rod end retainers must be placed properly on their respective nuts before adding cotter pins to keep steering linkage components from failing prematurely. You must clean all corrosion and dirt off the damper surfaces before you install it to maintain leak prevention. After replacement proceed through the removal steps backwards for installation while using new cotter pins and perform necessary adjustments to the toe.