QuestionI have a 1997 Ford F150 that had slop in the steering column. I have identified the problem as inner and outer bearings.I have disassembled everything yet I can not get the ignition lock assembly to come off in order to access the rear (3 inch) bearing. How do you get the key slide to release from the column?
AnswerHi Bob:
We have recently uploaded pages and a description of how to rebuild the upper portion of a Ford steering column. They are broken down into step by step detailed instructions on our website. Although the example is for a 2000 Mustang, the column is identical to yours (tilt and non tilt use the same housing)
http://www.stolenandrecovered.com/howto/fordupper.php
I hope these instructions help you. If not, please contact me again for more information.
Lastly, if you need parts to repair this column simply follow the links to the Ford Parts pages and select any of the parts you need. We do provide a complete kit (BRG230) on this page.
http://stolenandrecovered.com/parts2/ford.php#A3
Feel free to email us on our "Contact Us / Order Parts" page and we will get back in touch with you personally. We stock and sell all of the parts you will need for this job.
Good luck
Doug
http://www.stolenandrecovered.com
