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 Column Tube Bearing, Upper

Removal

  1. Remove lock cylinder housing.

  1. Set housing flat on workbench and tap steering column bearing loose with suitable drift and a plastic hammer.





Installation

  1. Support lock cylinder housing on workbench.

  1. Position steering column bearing so that the inner race will face up (inner race fully visible in up position), or out from lock cylinder housing, when installed.









  1. Using a socket or bushing driver the same size as outer race of steering column bearing, tap steering column bearing into housing with a plastic hammer until fully seated.