Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1773

1. Remove the steering column (3C529). For additional information, refer to COLUMN . 

Fig. 148: Removing Bearing Retainer 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

2. Remove the bearing retainer (3C610).  

3. Remove the steering column lock housing bearing (3E700). 

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.

CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the steering column lock gear, bearing 

and retainer prior to removal.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 149: Removing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Remove the steering column lock gear (3E717). 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 150: Removing Steering Column Lock Gear 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Remove the shock absorber electronic steering sensor (18B015). 

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.  

2. Remove the screws.  

3. Remove the shock absorber electronic steering sensor. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 151: Removing Shock Absorber Electronic Steering Sensor 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup