Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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 steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

Remove the bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
- To install, tighten to:
  - Nm (18 lb-ft) (vehicles built through 4/2006).
  - Nm (21 lb-ft) (vehicles built after 4/2006).
Remove the dust shield from the steering gear housing.

Fig 1: Removing Dust Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the intermediate shaft-to-steering gear bolt and remove the intermediate shaft.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.