Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1991

Fig. 123: Removing Torsion Bar Adjuster Nut
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10. Remove the six bolts, then remove the torsion bar adjusting brackets.

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Move the torsion bar crossmember rearward. Place a hand under the torsion bar adjusting bracket.
The bracket will slide off the torsion bar. Do one side at a time. Position the torsion bar
crossmember against the frame support.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transfer Case - F150 Pickup

Fig. 124: Locating Torsion Bar Adjusting Bracket Bolts
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11. Pull the torsion bar rearward and separate it from the lower control arm. Remove the RH torsion bar only.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transfer Case - F150 Pickup

Fig. 125: Removing RH Torsion Bar
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12. Remove the torsion bar crossmember.

13. On instruction shift vehicles, using the special tool, disconnect the shift rod.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transfer Case - F150 Pickup

Fig. 126: Disconnecting Shift Rod
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14. On instruction shift vehicles, disconnect the 4WD indicator switch electrical connector, if equipped.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transfer Case - F150 Pickup