Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1994

Fig. 135: Removing Front Driveshaft Shield Nut 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT & UNIVERSAL 

JOINTS .  

7. Make preliminary adjustment references. 

1. Index-mark the torsion bars to the torsion bar crossmember.  

2. Measure and record the torsion bar adjuster bolt length. 

NOTE:

To maintain initial driveshaft balance, index-mark the front driveshaft.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transfer Case - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 136: Identifying Preliminary Adjustment References 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

8. Remove the bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transfer Case - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 137: Removing Torsion Bar Adjuster Bolt 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Using the special tools, remove the torsion bar adjustment nuts. 

z

Tighten the special tool until the torsion bar adjuster lifts off the adjuster nut.  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transfer Case - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 138: Removing Torsion Bar Adjuster Nut 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

10. Remove the six bolts, then remove the torsion bar adjusting brackets. 

z

Move the torsion bar crossmember rearward. Place a hand under the torsion bar adjusting bracket. 
The bracket will slide off the torsion bar. Do one side at a time. Position the torsion bar 
crossmember against the frame support. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transfer Case - F150 Pickup