F 150 4WD Pickup V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
Removal
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. For additional information, refer Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the 4 skid plate bolts and the skid plate, if equipped.
3. NOTE: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the lower shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is
evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the lower steering column shaft.
4. Remove the 2 oil drip shield bolts and the drip shield.
5. NOTE: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.
Remove the power steering line clamp plate bolt and disconnect the power steering high pressure line.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
6. Disconnect the power steering return line.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
7. Loosen the 2 outer tie-rod end lock nuts.
8. Remove the 2 outer tie-rod end nuts.
