Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1788

Fig. 207: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

29. Install the steering column lock gear. 

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Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.  

30. Install the steering column lock housing bearing. 

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The narrow section of the keyhole should be in the 1 o'clock position, with the tab inboard at the 3 
o'clock position and rotate it counterclockwise.  

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Lubricate the steering column lock housing bearing with ignition lock grease.  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 208: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

31. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock 

housing. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 209: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

32. Install the steering column; For additional information, refer to COLUMN .  

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

  

2002-03 SUSPENSION

Front - 2WD Coil Spring - F150 Pickup 

DESCRIPTION 

All models are equipped with independent front suspension, consisting of upper and lower control arms, 
spindles, coil springs and shock absorbers. See Fig. 1 . Upper control arms are mounted to frame side rails. 
Lower control arms are mounted to crossmember. Spindles are mounted between upper and lower control arms 
by conventional ball joints. Coil springs are mounted between spring seat in the frame and lower control arm.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2002-03 SUSPENSION Front - 2WD Coil Spring - F150 Pickup

  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2002-03 SUSPENSION Front - 2WD Coil Spring - F150 Pickup