Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1781

5. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column. 

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Install the bolts. Tighten to specification. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 181: Installing Ignition Switch
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Install the transmission control selector lever spring clip and the gearshift lever socket bushings (7335) on 

the shift tube. 

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Coat the gearshift lever socket bushings with steering gear grease.  

Fig. 182: Installing Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip & Gearshift Lever Socket 
Bushings 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger. 

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Coat the column shift selector plunger with steering gear grease. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 183: Installing Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup