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7.3L Power Stroke Engine and Drivetrain Discussion of the 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 1999-Up Super Duty trucks and Excursions. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 7.3L Power Stroke engine.

       
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Old 11-21-2009, 08:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Front end parts diagram, F250

Just picked up a 03 F250 7.3, 4wd, Crew cab, 190k on truck.

I have clunking noises over rough roads. Was wondering if anyone has a good parts diagram so I can describe the parts accurately.

Previous owner put on new ball joints, upper and lower. I can hear a slight clunk when I twist the long arm that comes down from the steering box.
Whats this bar called?

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Old 11-21-2009, 08:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Sway bar links, and bushings are the most likely cause of the clunk. That "bar" is a drag-link. If it's what's clunking, it's really bad. You also need to check the torque of the Panhard rod ( aka track bar)
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Thanks CPUneck.

From what I've read here, I should disconnect one link to see if the sound goes away. I will go try that now.
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