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Power Steering

Power Steering










Steering Gear






The steering gear has the following features:
- It is a torsion-bar type hydraulic assisted system.
- It reduces road shock and vibration.
- It includes a rotary-style hydraulic valve.
- It uses a dot matrix ID mark on the gear housing between the valve housing and the sector shaft housing cover.

Steering Gear Identification

CAUTION: Always use the ID code when ordering service parts.










An identification tag may be attached to the valve housing.

Pump Identification

CAUTION: Always use the ID code when ordering service parts.






The pump identification code is located on a tag attached to the power steering pump.

Steering System - With 5.4L Or 6.8L Engine (Part 1):





Steering System - With 5.4L Or 6.8L Engine (Part 2):





Steering System - With 7.3L Engine (Part 1):





Steering System - With 7.3L Engine (Part 2):