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, Lower

Removal

  1. Support steering actuator housing (3F723) on workbench.

  1. Remove steering column bearing (3517) and steering column bearing sleeve (3518) from steering column lower bearing retainer (3D681) by hand.





Installation

  1. Inspect steering column bearing sleeve. Replace if damaged.





  1. Position steering column bearing sleeve in housing.





  1. Press in the new steering column bearing with thumb pressure until seated. Inner race should face down (inner race should be fully visible when steering column lower bearing retainer is installed on steering column) when installed in the vehicle.

  1. Install bearing housing on steering column tube (3514).