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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  1. Turn the steering wheel to straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
    • Remove the key.
  2. Remove the 2 steering column shaft dash seal bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (91 lb-ft).
  3. Remove the bolt and separate the intermediate steering column shaft from the lower steering column shaft.
    • To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the dash boot bearing.
  5. Separate the steering column assembly from the intermediate steering column shaft.
  6. Remove the lower steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and the lower steering column shaft.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  7. Separate the lower steering column shaft from the intermediate steering column shaft and the steering gear, and remove the shaft.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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