Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Power Steering Gear - Housing Modification

83ford23 Article No. 83-3-18

STEERING GEAR - POWER - UNIQUE FOR 2.8L V6 ENGINE


LIGHT TRUCKS 1983 RANGER

Figure 28:




One of the lugs on the Ford integral power steering gear (XR-50) valve housing has been removed as shown in Figure 28 to increase clearance between the gear assembly and the fuel pump on the 2.8L V6 engine on Ranger/Bronco II vehicles.

Whenever replacing a gear assembly, control valve assembly or control valve housing on Ranger/Bronco II it MUST be without the lug as shown.

Installation of a gear assembly with the lug on subject vehicles may result in interference with the fuel pump under certain operating conditions.
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