1997 F-150/250
8. Remove the lock cylinder housing screws.
WARNING: THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION SPRING IS UNDER TENSION
9.
AND MAY COME OUT WITH GREAT FORCE.
Remove the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft from the
steering actuator housing.
1. Pry up on the steering column locking levers using shop fabricated tool; refer to
General Procedures in this section.
2. On tilt steering columns, remove the steering column position spring.
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