hwydave
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- 2009 XLT, 1999 XL (RIP)
The boot on my truck's lower steering shaft is cracked. I suspect the OCCASIONAL rattling noise on my steering is coming from the joint under the boot. The parts number on the factory service manual states the lower shaft part # is 3CWW2 and the bolt is W710570. I found an old discussion (Steering wheel click/rattle noise) stating that:
Bolt: 2 ea. SPO W715479 S439
Intermediate Shaft: SPO 8L2Z-3B676-B
Are the parts number still valid? I just want to confirm the part# are still good today. Thanks for your help.
Also, the Ford service manual states that I should use the steering wheel holding device during the shaft replacement so the clockspring won't get damaged. Has anyone replaced the shaft without the holding device?
Thanks for your help!!
Bolt: 2 ea. SPO W715479 S439
Intermediate Shaft: SPO 8L2Z-3B676-B
Are the parts number still valid? I just want to confirm the part# are still good today. Thanks for your help.
Also, the Ford service manual states that I should use the steering wheel holding device during the shaft replacement so the clockspring won't get damaged. Has anyone replaced the shaft without the holding device?
Thanks for your help!!
