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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999ECONOLINE E150 1/2 TON V6-4.2L VIN 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSSTEERINGSTEERING GEARSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1999 Ford Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2
System Specifications
1999 Ford Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2SECTION System Specifications
OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type XR50 (QSC) Recirculating Ball
Ratio 17:1
Steering Gear Turns (Stop-to-Stop) 4
Worm Bearing Preload (for Inspection
Purposes Only) 0.9 Nm (8 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear Meshload 1.4-1.8 Nm (12-16 inch lbs.)
Total Meshload Over Worm Bearing Preload Over
Ends (for Inspection Purposes Only) 0.23-0.80 Nm (2-7 inch lbs.)
Worm To Piston Preload (for Inspection
Purposes Only) 0.11-0.34 Nm (1-3 inch lbs.)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Steering Gear To Frame Bolts 69-92 Nm (51-68 ft. lbs.)
Sector Shaft Housing Bolts 61-75 Nm (45-55 ft. lbs.)
Meshload Adjuster Lock Nut 27-34 Nm (20-25 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing To Gear Bolts 48-67 Nm (35-49 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Bolt 40-60 Nm (30-44 ft. lbs.)
Race Retaining Nut 75-122 Nm (55-90 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Ball Return Guide
Clamp Bolts 5-7 Nm (45-62 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear Allen Head Race
Lock Nut 1.7-2.8 Nm (15-25 inch lbs.)
Type XR50 (QSC) Recirculating Ball
Ratio 17:1
Steering Gear Turns (Stop-to-Stop) 4
Worm Bearing Preload (for Inspection
Purposes Only) 0.9 Nm (8 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear Meshload 1.4-1.8 Nm (12-16 inch lbs.)
Total Meshload Over Worm Bearing Preload Over
Ends (for Inspection Purposes Only) 0.23-0.80 Nm (2-7 inch lbs.)
Worm To Piston Preload (for Inspection
Purposes Only) 0.11-0.34 Nm (1-3 inch lbs.)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Steering Gear To Frame Bolts 69-92 Nm (51-68 ft. lbs.)
Sector Shaft Housing Bolts 61-75 Nm (45-55 ft. lbs.)
Meshload Adjuster Lock Nut 27-34 Nm (20-25 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing To Gear Bolts 48-67 Nm (35-49 ft. lbs.)
Valve Housing Bolt 40-60 Nm (30-44 ft. lbs.)
Race Retaining Nut 75-122 Nm (55-90 ft. lbs.)
Steering Gear Ball Return Guide
Clamp Bolts 5-7 Nm (45-62 inch lbs.)
Steering Gear Allen Head Race
Lock Nut 1.7-2.8 Nm (15-25 inch lbs.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.