Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1774

6. On tilt steering column equipped vehicles, remove the sensor ring. 

1. Remove the steering column lower bearing spring.  

2. Remove the sensor ring.  

Fig. 152: Removing Steering Column Lower Bearing Spring & Sensor Ring 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. On fixed steering column equipped vehicles, remove the snap ring from the bottom of the steering 

column shaft. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 153: Removing Snap Ring From Bottom Of Steering Column Shaft 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring (3L539) from the steering column shaft. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 154: Removing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Remove the two lock cylinder housing pivot screws. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 155: Removing Two Lock Cylinder Housing Pivot Screws 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

WARNING:

The steering column position spring is under tension and may come 
out with great force.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup