F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L CNG SOHC VIN 9 (1997)
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Inspect the intermediate shaft yoke at the connection to the steering gear input shaft to determine if the yoke it is fully seated. See Figure 1.
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If the lower section of splines and the bolt groove are both visible on the steering gear input shaft (see Figure 1 top left view), and if the tip of
the input shaft is not protruding past the yoke (see Figure 1 bottom left view), the intermediate shaft is not fully inserted and must be replaced.
Refer to Section 211-04, Steering Column, of the appropriate workshop manual for replacement procedures.
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If the yoke is properly installed, the bolt groove and splines on the input shaft will not be visible between the yoke and the steering gear, and
the tip of the input shaft will extend above the yoke (see Figure 1 top and bottom right views).
