Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1766

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18. Remove the steering column bearing and sleeve. 

Fig. 120: Removing Steering Column Bearing & Sleeve 
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19. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer (3D681). 

1. Remove the three bolts.  

2. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 121: Removing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer 
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20. Remove the upper steering column lock lever actuator (3E715) and the lower steering column lock lever 

actuator. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 122: Removing Upper Steering Column Lock Lever Actuator & Lower Steering Column Lock 
Lever Actuator 
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Assembly 

1. Install the steering column lock lever actuator. 

1. Lubricate the steering column lock lever actuator with ignition lock grease.  

2. Install the steering column lock lever actuator. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 123: Installing Steering Column Lock Lever Actuator 
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2. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer. 

1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.  

2. Install the three bolts.  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup