F 150 4WD V8-5.4L Flex Fuel (2008)
Part 2
Removal
CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power
steering components may result.
NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the power steering lines are disconnected from the steering gear.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. If equipped, remove the 4 skid plate bolts and the skid plate.
3. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may
result. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
Remove the lower steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the lower steering column shaft.
4. Remove the 2 oil drip shield bolts and the drip shield.
