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Old 07-13-2011, 03:59 PM   #1
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Can I pull the steering wheel and reposition it on a '97 F53?

I hear stories that pre 1999 F53's = NO

What's the truth?

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Old 07-13-2011, 04:14 PM   #2
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Can I pull the steering wheel and reposition it on a '97 F53?

I hear stories that pre 1999 F53's = NO

What's the truth?
On my 96, Bear Alignment loosened the steering box and moved it either right or left to center the wheel. Much easier than pulling the wheel.

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Best way pull off top of steering box,usuallyy one bolt something

to spread tube
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Best way pull off top of steering box,usuallyy one bolt something

to spread tube
Care to explain?
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Care to explain?
Sure just read this TSB #98-21-20 that is attached.
Make sure you go all the way to Page #3.
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File Type: pdf 98-21-20 Steering Wheel Alignment.pdf (38.7 KB, 38 views)
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Sure just read this TSB #98-21-20 that is attached.
Make sure you go all the way to Page #3.
Bill, you are definitely "Da Man" on these old Ford chassis. Thanks for posting

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