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STEERING WANDER TSB 09-20-7

FORD:
2008-2010 E-150, E-250, E-350

ISSUE a. The steering drag link must be disconnected


Some 2008-2010 E-Series 150-350 vehicles may from the sector shaft arm and the airbag
exhibit steering wander or free play. removed to make this adjustment accurately.
Do not attempt to set the mesh load torque
ACTION by feel.
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the
b. Set the on-center torque higher within the
condition.
WSM specification range by turning the
SERVICE PROCEDURE mesh load screw clockwise. Make no more
than 1/4 turn per adjustment.
Several factors may contribute to steering wander
or free play condition and are addressed below: c. The on-center torque must be 2.5-7 lb-in
• Steering gear mesh load adjustment. Steering (0.28-0.79 N•m) greater than the peak
free play is normally attributed to low mesh load preload torque without exceeding a total of
torque. But in some vehicles high mesh load 19 lb-in (2.15 N•m).
torque may result in a condition called sticky 5. Road test the vehicle.
on-center feel that may be misinterpreted as
wander. a. If the wander free play has been resolved,
• Front end alignment may be adjusted to improve the repair is complete.
the wander/free play condition. b. If the wander hasn’t changed or has even
• Sticky on-center feel may also be due to ball joint increased slightly, the vehicle is exhibiting
tightness and/or high friction/rubbing of the sticky on-center feel, go to Step 6.
intermediate shaft boot.
6. Set the on-center torque lower within the WSM
1. Lubricate the intermediate shaft boot seal with specification range by turning the mesh load
Motorcraft Silicone Spray Lubricant. screw counter-clockwise.
2. Install grease/zerk fittings (obtain locally) in the a. Make no more than 1/4 turn per adjustment.
lower ball joints and lubricate with Motorcraft
Premium Long Life Grease. b. The on-center torque must be 2.5-7 lb-in
(0.28-0.79 N•m) greater than the peak
3. Set the alignment to: preload torque without exceeding a total of
Wheel Alignment Specifications
19 lb-in (2.15 N•m).

Alignment Angle PART NUMBER PART NAME


Left Hand Caster 4.5 Degrees XL-6 Motorcraft Silicone Spray Lubricant
Right Hand Caster 4.9 Degrees XG-1-C Motorcraft Premium Long Life
Camber 0.50 Degrees ± 0.75 Grease
Total Toe-In +0.2 Degrees

4. Adjust the steering gear mesh load per


Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 211-00.

NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do
the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper
vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a
Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation
determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin
(TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is
available through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.

Copyright  2009 Ford Motor Company Online Publication Date September 30, 2009 PAGE 1
TSB 09-20-7 (Continued)

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of 092007C 2008-2010 Econoline 350 3.4 Hrs.
New Vehicle Limited With Dual Rear Wheels:
Warranty Coverage Includes Time To
IMPORTANT: Warranty Lubricate, Check And
coverage limits/policies are Adjust Front End, Adjust
not altered by a TSB. Front End Alignment If
Warranty coverage limits Necessary; Set The On
are determined by the Center Torque; And Road
identified causal part. Tests (Do Not Use With
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME Any Other Labor
092007A 2008-2010 Econoline 3.1 Hrs. Operations)
150/350: Includes Time To 092007D 2008-2010 Econoline 350 4.2 Hrs.
Lubricate, Check And With Dual Rear Wheels: :
Adjust Front End, Adjust Includes Time To
Front End Alignment If Lubricate, Check And
Necessary; Set The On Adjust Front End, Adjust
Center Torque; And Road Front End Alignment If
Tests (Do Not Use With Necessary; Set The On
Any Other Labor Center Torque; And Road
Operations) Tests, Set The On Center
092007B 2008-2010 Econoline 3.9 Hrs. Torque A Second Time
150/350: Includes Time To (Do Not Use With Any
Lubricate, Check And Other Labor Operations)
Adjust Front End, Adjust DEALER CODING
Front End Alignment If CONDITION
Necessary; Set The On BASIC PART NO. CODE
Center Torque; And Road 3504 07
Tests, Set The On Center
Torque A Second Time
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)

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