Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 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 .

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Intermediate Shaft To Steering Gear Bolt

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Remove the bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
Remove the dust shield from the steering gear housing.

Fig 2: Removing Dust Shield
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Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt
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Slide the intermediate shaft from the steering gear input shaft and remove.

Fig 4: Sliding Intermediate Shaft From Steering Gear Input Shaft
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.