for any of you guys who need to and plan on replacing this.. it's a MAJOR PITA.

this is the source i used to do this..
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/11...-easy-way.html

pretty good videos i thought.. and small write up.

also, do anything in your power to not loose the tiny pin that connects the actuator to the actual arm that goes down the top of your steering column.. if you do loose it, you'll have to apply some afro engineering.. i found a small wire and just fed it through and twisted it..

 

i realized working on these trucks was a major PITA when i had to climb into my engine bay to get at my oil filter....still better than working on my old colorado any day tho.