Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1994

Fig. 135: Removing Front Driveshaft Shield Nut
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6. Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT & UNIVERSAL

JOINTS .

7. Make preliminary adjustment references.

1. Index-mark the torsion bars to the torsion bar crossmember.

2. Measure and record the torsion bar adjuster bolt length.

NOTE:

To maintain initial driveshaft balance, index-mark the front driveshaft.

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2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transfer Case - F150 Pickup

Fig. 136: Identifying Preliminary Adjustment References
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8. Remove the bolts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transfer Case - F150 Pickup

Fig. 137: Removing Torsion Bar Adjuster Bolt
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9. Using the special tools, remove the torsion bar adjustment nuts.

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Tighten the special tool until the torsion bar adjuster lifts off the adjuster nut.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transfer Case - F150 Pickup

Fig. 138: 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