So I'm converting my 97 E4od to ZF.
I've got the E4od on the ground, SBC set up bolted in. I have all the parts to do the rest of it but my questions are as follows:

1. How on earth do I remove the pedal box? I've removed the steering rag joint and that's still not enough room.

2. Where does the t-case linkage bolt onto the ZF5?

3. How the F does the steering column trim come off? I got the bottom piece out but it seems the ignition assembly needs to come off for the top piece? Then the shifter has to be removed?

4. On a single cab long bed, do the seats have to be removed to pull the carpet back far enough to get the floor hump out?

I think that covers it.

Thanks!

 

Here's AllData's procedure.......I'll also post a "redacted" Motorcraft version if this isn't helpful...........you will need to pull the seats (4 bolts) to deal with the taller ZF5 (hump) --- did you get the 4x4 version of the ZF5.......


E4OD

REMOVAL
Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove transmission dipstick, then place selector in Neutral position.
Raise and support vehicle.
On 4WD models, remove front driveshaft.
On all models, remove rear driveshaft.
Disconnect shift linkage or cable.
On 4WD models, remove shift linkage from transfer case shift lever.
On all models, remove manual lever position sensor connector.
CAUTION: Do not pry tab with screwdriver.

Remove solenoid body connector heat shield, then disconnect solenoid body connector.
On 4WD models, remove four-wheel drive switch connector from transfer case.
On all models, pry wire harness locator from extension housing wire bracket.
On 4WD models, remove wire harness locators from lefthand side of crossmember.
On all models, disconnect speedometer cable, then remove lower converter cover attaching bolts.
Remove rear engine cover plate attaching bolts.
Disconnect starter cables, then remove starter from vehicle.
Rotate crankshaft bolt to gain access to converter nuts, then remove four converter retaining nuts.
Raise transmission using a suitable jack and safety chain.
Loosen rear transmission mounting pad nuts, then remove retaining bolts and crossmember from transmission.
Disconnect oil cooler lines from transmission. Cap cooling lines and plug fittings at transmission.
Remove bellhousing attaching bolts, then back out converter from flywheel and lower transmission from vehicle.
Remove converter housing and transmission filler tube.
On 4WD models, remove transfer case vent hose from detent bracket and transfer case from transmission.
On F-Super Duty models, remove transmission mounted parking brake.

 

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I tried to reply to your pm but your inbox is full so I'll answer here. For the steering column cover. The black plastic part where the key goes will pop off if you pry on it. Then you should be able to get the top cover off.
You might have to pull the trim off the gauge cluster too.

 

you have to take the lock cylinder off

put key in, turn it forward, then use a pocket screwdriver to press the button in the bottom side of the cylinder and it will slide out as a unit, then you can remove top cover

 

There's a u-joint in the column on the inside near the firewall. The column will collapse into itself allowing the pedal box through. It took forever to figure that out on my dad's '92, maybe your '97 is the same.

It's a tight squeeze, but I was able to change the tunnel cover with the seat still in place.