F250 Steering column
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F250 Steering column
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 24-Jul-02 AT 12:46 PM (EST)]The shift collar on my 75 F250 decided to die. Finally have that replaced but now I seem to have another problem(s). The steering shaft now has a lot of axial movement (over an inch I'd guess). My questions are:
1: What part in the steering column takes up the thrust (axial movement) of the steering shaft? Is it the rag joint or is there something else inside the column?
2: If it's something other than the rag joint, how in the heck do I get this column out? I must admit I'm also having quite a time getting the linkage loose from the arm just outside the cab (under the brake booster).
3: Anyone know where I can find an exploded view of this steering column? I have an old Chiltons manual but it's less than useless.
1: What part in the steering column takes up the thrust (axial movement) of the steering shaft? Is it the rag joint or is there something else inside the column?
2: If it's something other than the rag joint, how in the heck do I get this column out? I must admit I'm also having quite a time getting the linkage loose from the arm just outside the cab (under the brake booster).
3: Anyone know where I can find an exploded view of this steering column? I have an old Chiltons manual but it's less than useless.
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F250 Steering column
Sounds like it's going around. I'm right in the middle of the same problem on my 75 F250 HighBoy. Project got a little beyond my mechanical ability so I had it towed to my local Ford dealership. There were a couple of mechanics who used to work on these way back when. Anyway, they said I will have to replace the lower portion of the steering column. If I can find the part, they will put it in. I have not had time to start my search except for a few wrecking yards around work. Could be very hard to find.
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