How To Replace Steering Shaft 04-11 Ford F-150

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[@micahwhite9450]

Many people (myself included) have reported issues with steering wheel alignment after changing this shaft. After many an hour researching this, it appears to be an issue with the cheap replacement shafts not being "clocked" appropriately to OE spec. In my experience the cheap ones will almost certainly move your steering wheel off center to the left or right about 5-15° (this can potentially be corrected with an alignment). They will also likely introduce significant play into your steering wheel. Maybe you'll be the lucky guy who gets a "good" cheap one, but if your luck is like mine save yourself the time and headache and just buy the OEM shaft from Ford (it was dead on). Hope this helps some folks. I just had the same issue.

[@1AAuto]

+Micah White Thanks for the feedback!

[@idabomb00]

Great video, this helped me on my 2008 f150. The bottom bolt was a lot easier to get to from the top of the engine bay with a 6" extension and a short socket and a regular ratchet. The bottom bolt is angled upward and it was about impossible to get it from underneath. I also noticed the bolts for the shaft had yellow patch lock on them, I used medium strength loctite on the bolts when I installed the new shaft. Taking the shaft out of the bottom, I used a pry bar to the rear of the steering rack and hammered it upward. It came right off.

[@ironDsteele]

Excellent video, my truck had a different issue from this part. There were hard spots in the steering both ways and coming back to the center position. At first I thought it was a weak pump, but it was the lower UV joint on this shaft seizing up.

[@Jonathan-vc4uk]

So i have same issue, new shaft will fix this?

[@drocha3257]

I believe that's what's going on with mine. 2005 Ford F 150 XLT

[@hankbrink9981]

Worked perfectly! Was a bit difficult to actually get to the lower screw, but was able to do it after using a bungee cord to hold that fat hose out the way and an 8” extension for the ratchet (didn’t need to use a flex ratchet). Thanks for the vid. Made this job really easy and saved hundreds or dollars doing it myself with part ordered from you guys!!

[@1AAuto]

+Hank Brink Thanks for checking us out!

[@wjmoore17]

Mechanic quoted me over $800 to fix this. He said you have to remove the entire steering column to change. This guy just did it in the video in like five minutes. You gotta be kidding me.

[@Bobsnarls]

Will Moore Guy in video had a lift, the tight tools and fast forwarded a lot. Granted he didn’t remove the steering column and your mechanic does sound bullshit. 😆

[@stevec4209]

That sucks. You need to find new mechanic.

[@tooltime4640]

There’s multiple parts to the steering shaft and Column. Perhaps your issue is another part. Also this part is not cheap. Over 200 dollars for oem part plus labor. Don’t like a certified technicians price then do it yourself or have Joe Schmo put it on

[@michellemorrison5841]

Possible the mechanic misunderstood you and thought you were talking about upper shaft, usually to avoid confusion refer to it as intermediate or lower shaft, I had the same issue with a junkyard service desk, and I said no not the steering column shaft, I need the lower shaft that connects the rack directly to the column lol

[@zgovitz]

Not sure if anyone is still reading these on this post, BUT, I just replaced mine and the steering is excellent now, fixed the issue for sure, however, my steering wheel is no longer straight when going down the road. There is about a 20 degree tilt to the right. I don’t understand how this could happen given that on these vehicles, it can ONLY go on one one of two ways.

[@exteriorrevival7487]

I have a 2008 F-150 STX. I found it’s super easy to just dive into the engine bay and use a small 3/8 impact gun with a 10mm socket to get the bottom one bolt. Saves you from jacking it up.

[@tarasuarez9884]

Just did this on my 2004ford f150 fx4 and if you just jack it up you will need a partner to turn the steering wheel to get the bottom bolt which is the 10mm its a pretty tough one to do because of the raiditor hose but probably saved me a 100 dollars but its a very capable fix

[@detodounpoco8723]

A1 really good info. Thank you for helping us to save money and teach us something new in every video

[@spindr909]

Hey thanks for the video. I replaced my intermediate steering shaft (2011 F150) but after driving it 15-20 min. and thinking all is good, turns out it is still binding. Any ideas? Does it need an alignment? Possibly reprogramming as they do with the rack and pinion? Thanks

[@ediambrocio6629]

all the time u 1A save my life, thank u,

[@David88375]

Great video! Bought part from you installed within a hour!! Thank you huge help!!!

[@ITUMBLE4U]

Thanks for making this video. It looks to be exactly my problem. see that the original had a boot on it, I assume, to protect the telescopic part. Just wondering why there was no not on the replacement. Thanks.

[@thothheartmaat2833]

My steering shaft looks like it came off the Titanic..

[@galahgl]

mine too!

[@adrew1963]

dont you have to lock your steering wheel or tie it up so it does not turn

[@billiebowling7755]

This is the hard way everything can be done from the top and under 10 minutes

[@sinnerface3930]

Nice job!! Thank You!!

[@azaan1632]

I wasted three hours trying to remove that bottom bolt . I decided to remove air intake and reached down at had it out in a few minutes!

[@pinky6352]

great video...thanks

[@wilfredolopez4768]

If you leave the Allen key completely loose will it come apart while driving?

[@randalllyons8467]

Guess like most others mine had a tendency to get hard to steer and required lubricant often.

[@SirSmokesAlott]

So are you supposed to tighten the key for the telescoping back up, once it's all back in? Or just leave it loose?

[@BCWildman]

Where is the dust boot on the 1-A Auto replacement part?

[@STeeLothabestrapper]

They need to do more videos on the 2004 f150 there aren't many detailed

[@joeh690]

do you know what would cause my wheel to have a clunk noise coming from it when i turn it. it looks like its coming from the shaft like the u joints or something. i can visually see it when i have a friend turn the wheel. but it happened when i had my rack and pinion steering replaced my a mechanic shop. it never had this noise till then. im getting multiple people saying the shaft itself is bad. But i don't get how it would go bad that quick. or the bearing is gone or worn out, either they forgot to put it back in or used an old one ??

[@petertimpson9378]

As I was tapping the upper part of shaft down the upper shaft didn't move. Kept tapping and looked up to make sure the upper didn't move. Then the upper shaft came down a couple inches. What is the best way to get the upper shaft back to it's normal position?

[@living2learn138]

I just replaced this part but now I have play in the steering wheel, could it be that the bolts were not torqued enough? other than the play, steering is very smooth. btw, I have to get the steering wheel aligned again... bummer.

[@sethaugust7190]

What’s the torque specs

[@maniacmikef3348]

would this fix the play in my steering on my 03? Awesome vids by the way they have helped me in the past.

[@1AAuto]

+Michael F It could help, but you will want to check the front steering/suspension under the vehicle.

[@Nug-one87]

Wish yall could show me how to change one in a 99f f150

[@jaket6007]

Would this be easier on a 2wd??

[@alexdelara9858]

yah.... pretty easy repair when the car is on a lift :-) but still, good video.

[@maniacmikef3348]

Will do thanks for the advice

[@k24tony]

Is this the same as for a 98 f150

[@coltdude9127]

Is it much different for 2008 powerstroke?

[@rfcasey]

Is this the same fix for a 2001 Ford F150? On my F-150 my steering has a loose feeling upon acceleration, braking and going over bumps I checked all other steering components and they seem to be fine. There is a little play in the steering shaft. . Is this a sympton of a faulty steering shaft. Thanks

[@brandonwoosley2776]

When I went to pull out my telescope on the new part I bought from 1aauto it did not freely move up and down The metal piece inside the part fell out because I had to force it to move, why isn’t the part I just bought not moving freely and what is that metal part inside it seems like it’s keeping it from moving

[@johnnybananne]

was it doing it every time you turn the steering Wheel ? cause mind does that but not every time i turn the steering wheel

[@JasonStewartsStreak]

My steering wheel is not straight now? It's off from like 12 o clock to 11 o clock now?

[@bigbackjacks]

is it the same for a 06 expedition rear wheel drive?

[@The73shaw]

Need Help!!!! What if you can't get the 10 mm lower bolt off? The bolt rounded immediately from the years of corrosion. I have tried to knock on bolt extractor but there is not enough room to seat on the rounded head. Any help would be much a appreciated.

[@michellemorrison5841]

Could use a small dremel or angle grinder, and cut it off just be damn careful, otherwise if you remove the power steering pump out of way, you should have enough room for vice grips or a biter bit/socket...

[@shawn17032]

hi can them bolts be hand tightened or do they have to be torqued down

[@1AAuto]

+shawn17032 Thank you for checking us out. All bolts will want to be torqued to the OEM specifications to ensure proper function and not coming loose. 1aauto.com

[@mikegreene2157]

33pounds for top 22 pounds on bottom so a little over hand tight works

[@demietriuscress6899]

Will this cause a vibration on and off & a clunk hitting bumps ?

[@1AAuto]

+Demietrius Cress It may. You may also want to check the steering and suspension components in the front end to see if they are loose or worn and need to be replaced. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com

[@notsure3909]

Can't really see what he's doing? How did he get the bottom part off?

[@living2learn138]

I have a 2010 F150 5.4, 4x4, with 86,000 miles, the problem I have is that when I turn the steering wheel I hear, and feel, a clunking noise at the steering wheel. Could this repair fix this issue? at first I thought it was something very close to the actual steering wheel. Thank you.

[@1AAuto]

+Jhon Castro It may, it's a pretty common issue with these vehicles. 1aauto.com

[@joep8059]

what ended up being the fix? I have the same issue. An intermittent clunk in the wheel when turning. happens once in awhile.

[@vitaliybovkun7467]

I have the same problem, whats the part number of the intermediate shaft and cost of the part?

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching! At your earliest convenience please cal my sales staff. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@dmayes119]

is this the same for a 2003 eddie Bauer expedition

[@1AAuto]

+dmayes119 It may be a different procedure on your application. We currently do not have an auto repair video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com

[@joeh690]

Why does the old one have a boot and the new one doesn't. ?

[@brandonlebkowsky]

No thread locker? 😳

[@tomjoynson6500]

Steering wheel is slightly off after replacing this. Any way to correct?

[@1AAuto]

+Tom Joynson Having an alignment should be able to correct this issue for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any further questions.

[@tomjoynson6500]

1A Auto Parts Perfect thanks for the suggestion . I assumed the part was defective / ends not welded on straight because the steering wheel was perfectly straight before install and alignment was fine. After installing the new part (correctly) it was off by quite a bit maybe 15-20 degrees. Is it normal to do an alignment after install? I don’t recall seeing this mentioned in any of your videos.

[@1AAuto]

+Tom Joynson An alignment should be done after any steering or suspension parts are replaced. Thanks for the comment!

[@ogCANICA]

is it the same issue if I feel popping in my steering wheel in my 05 f150

[@mcgiveralg]

I had the same popping in mine, especially when turning the steering wheel. I found that the nut was loose on the connection from the removable section to the shaft coming from inside the truck. When I tightened it up the "popping" sound stopped and even stopped the rattle noise I heard when I hit a bump.

[@living2learn138]

@@mcgiveralg Are you referring to the 13mm bolt from the steering shaft?

[@cmolina77]

1A Auto! i have this issue 05 f150 steering shaft / rack knock will this videos solution help my problem? Thank You!!

[@Bone_89]

Any luck after all these years??

[@kellylarson3565]

After I replaced the shaft my steering wheel is off by a half of a turn? Why

[@1AAuto]

+kelly larson Thanks for watching! If that happened then you either turned the wheel or the lower section out of center before installing the new shaft.

[@richard8519]

@@1AAuto so how is this problem fixed

[@robnation2475]

The Dorman part sucks. get the Ford shaft.

[@mikewitdm]

What issue did you have with the Dorman part ? For me it seems like I have more play than my worn out part.

[@maniacmikef3348]

I have play in my steering and it is a 2003 any advice?