Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 1763

Fig. 108: Removing Snap Ring From Bottom Of Steering Column Shaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

7. On tilt steering column equipped vehicles, remove the sensor ring.

1. Remove the steering column lower bearing spring.

2. Remove the sensor ring.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 109: Removing Steering Column Lower Bearing Spring & Sensor Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

8. Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring (3L539) from the steering column shaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 110: Removing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

9. Remove the lock cylinder housing screws.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 111: Removing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

WARNING:

Steering column position spring is under tension and may come out
with great force.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup