intermediate steering shaft removal
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intermediate steering shaft removal
My 98 f-150 the other day developed a clunk/rattle when turning the wheel and going slow over bumps. Today i checked the steering shaft and can move it up and down quite a bit. What is the repair for this, new shaft? If so, how much is a new shaft? Also, what are the steps for replacing one of these? Thanks for any advice.
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The shaft is pretty easy to replace.
Under the dash there is 1 pinch bolt and under the hood at the steering box is another. Slide the dust boot off of the steering box where the shaft goes on to access the bolt. Just slide it up the shaft. Then the shaft slides together at the slip yoke to shorten it up enough to remove it. The boot where the shaft goes through the firewall can be a bit sticky sometimes but it just pulls out. Make sure when you install the new shaft that the boot goes the whole way into the firewall like it should. You'll see how it locks in. Don't let the steering wheel turn when you have the shaft removed. If the steering wheel turns more than a couple revolutions it will break the clockspring in behind the wheel.
I'm not sure of the cost of the shaft.
Under the dash there is 1 pinch bolt and under the hood at the steering box is another. Slide the dust boot off of the steering box where the shaft goes on to access the bolt. Just slide it up the shaft. Then the shaft slides together at the slip yoke to shorten it up enough to remove it. The boot where the shaft goes through the firewall can be a bit sticky sometimes but it just pulls out. Make sure when you install the new shaft that the boot goes the whole way into the firewall like it should. You'll see how it locks in. Don't let the steering wheel turn when you have the shaft removed. If the steering wheel turns more than a couple revolutions it will break the clockspring in behind the wheel.
I'm not sure of the cost of the shaft.
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I finally got around to replacing my intermediate steering shaft in my truck today, been busy with holidays and everything. Clunk noise is now gone, the cost of the new shaft was about 60 dollars.
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If I may add one tip - to keep the steering wheel from turning just link it to the turn signal or shift lever with a loop of electrical tape. It won't be on long enough to leave residue and the stretchiness will allow some flexibility
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