Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 1776

Fig. 160: Removing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

15. Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring.

1. Slide the steering column shaft in toward the steering column lock cylinder housing, then out.

2. Slide the steering column bearing tolerance ring off the steering column shaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 161: Removing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

16. Using a suitable punch, remove the steering column bearing (3517) from the steering column lock

cylinder housing.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 162: Removing Steering Column Bearing From Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

17. On tilt steering columns, use a suitable punch to remove the steering column bearing from the steering

column lock cylinder housing.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup