F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Steering Column Shaft
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result.
If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
Remove the bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
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To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
2. Remove the dust shield from the steering gear housing.
3. Remove the intermediate shaft-to-steering gear bolt and remove the intermediate shaft.
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To install, tighten to 48 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).
