F 350 2WD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
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REMOVAL
1. Remove bolt from upper U-joint-to-shaft connection. Collapse intermediate lower shaft.
CAUTION: Steering column must be in the locked position.
2. Unclip steering gear shield from gear and slide up shaft.
3. Remove bolt retaining intermediate lower shaft assembly to steering gear input shaft.
4. From inside of engine compartment, remove intermediate lower shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. From inside of engine compartment, install a new bolt from intermediate shaft through boot and to steering gear input shaft. Tighten new bolt to
41-57 Nm (30-42 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Be sure to use two new bolts N803942-S 1 00.for reinstallation of intermediate shaft from steering gear to steering column.
2. Slide steering gear shield over coupling and attach to gear.
3. Extend intermediate shaft and inserts new bolt into upper assembly U-joint at end of steering column. Tighten new bolt to 41-57 Nm (30-42-ft.
lbs.).
4. Check steering column for proper operation.