Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1760

Fig. 95: Removing Steering Column Shaft Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

11. Remove the nuts and the steering column.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 96: Removing Steering Column
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

13. Reactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). For additional information, refer to

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .

STEERING COLUMN SHAFT

Removal & Installation

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, cautions and notes in the reactivation procedure.

CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column

intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can
result. If there is evidence that the column shaft has rotated the
clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional
information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - F150 PICKUP .

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 97: Removing Pinch Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

1. Remove the pinch bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering column.

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Discard the bolt.

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Push the shaft seal out of the dash panel.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .

3. Remove the retaining screws and the skid plate (if equipped).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

Fig. 98: Removing Skid Plate Retaining Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Remove the dust shield from the steering gear housing.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup