PWR 61-6698 Steering Gear

PWR 61-6698 Steering Gear for Ford Super Duty Applications

The PWR 61-6698 steering gear is a direct-fit replacement built for Ford heavy-duty steering systems. It is engineered for straightforward installation and is 100% tested for leaks, pressure, noise, and function before release.

Key Features

• Direct-fit steering gear for selected Ford trucks and vans
• Power assisted design
• 29-spline input shaft and 36-spline output shaft
• Input shaft diameter: 18.4 mm
• Output shaft diameter: 33.3 mm with .875 thread diameter
• 4.1 turns lock to lock
• Port thread sizes: .5 and .625
• USA engineering approved

Detailed Description

This PWR steering gear is built for Ford F-350, F-250 Super Duty, Excursion, and E-Series applications that require the listed shaft and port specifications. The 61-6698 part number is a direct-fit steering gear for vehicles such as the 2004-2007 Ford F-350, 2002-2005 Ford Excursion, and 2002-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, with additional coverage for select E-250 and E-350 models with over 4,200 lbs. front axle ratings. It cross-references BBB Industries N501-0119 for the same application.

Use this steering gear when replacing a worn or leaking unit on Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford Excursion, or Ford E-350 Super Duty steering systems that match the spline and port dimensions. The PWR 61-6698 is also referenced by Cardone New 97-7569GB and Cardone Reman 27-7569.

What This Steering Gear Helps Address

• Excessive steering play or loose steering feel
• Fluid leakage from the steering gear housing or ports
• Noise during steering input
• Uneven or inconsistent steering response
• Wear-related steering performance loss on high-mileage Ford trucks and vans

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the input shaft spline count, output shaft spline count, shaft diameters, and port thread sizes before installation. Confirm vehicle-specific fitment details such as the 36-spline output shaft requirement and front axle rating notes where listed. This steering gear is power assisted and should be matched to the original steering system configuration on the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

PWR states that its pumps, racks, and gears are tested for leaks, pressure, noise, and function, and this unit is USA engineering approved. Those checks support consistent steering performance for Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350, and related applications.