Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1761

Fig. 99: Removing Dust Shield From Steering Gear Housing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

5. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 100: Removing Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

6. Slide the intermediate shaft off the steering gear input shaft and remove the shaft.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 101: Sliding Intermediate Shaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY

STEERING COLUMN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Special Tool(s)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 102: Identifying Special Tool(s)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Material

Fig. 103: Material Specification
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Disassembly

1. Remove the steering column (3C529). For additional information, refer to COLUMN .

2. Remove the ignition switch (11572).

1. Remove the ignition switch bolts.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column
removal and installation procedure.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup