Section 11-04: Steering Column
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, Bronco, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab and Motorhome Chassis Vehicles Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Steering Shaft, Intermediate, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab and Motorhome

Removal

 CAUTION: Steering column should be in the locked position.

  1. Remove bolt from upper U-joint-to-shaft connection. Collapse intermediate lower shaft.

  1. Remove bolt retaining intermediate lower shaft to steering gear input shaft.

  1. From inside of engine compartment, remove intermediate lower shaft.

Installation

  1. From inside of engine compartment, install intermediate shaft through boot and to steering gear input shaft. Tighten bolt to 41-57 Nm (30-42 lb-ft).

  1. Extend shaft and insert into upper assembly U-joint at end of steering column. Tighten bolt to 41-57 Nm (30-42 lb-ft).

  1. Check steering column for proper operation.