Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 1782

Fig. 184: Positioning Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position 

may be blocked.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 185: Installing Gearshift Lever Pin In Shift Tube 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

9. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.  

10. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube. 

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Coat the end of the spring with steering gear grease. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 186: Installing Gearshift Selector Tube Spring In Shift Tube 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

11. Install the transmission selector lever arm and support on the shift tube. 

1. Position the transmission selector lever arm and support.  

2. Install the bolts.  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 187: Installing Transmission Selector Lever Arm & Support 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

12. Install the shift tube. 

1. Position the shift tube.  

2. Position the shift tube clamps.  

3. Install the bolts.  

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 STEERING Steering Column - F150 Pickup