LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2000 >> Contour SE, 2.5 L, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 883 (Steering Column -- F250-F550 Super Duty) >> Removal And Installation >> Steering Wheel >> Removal and Installation

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.
  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE .
  3. Remove and discard the steering wheel retaining bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Steering Wheel Retaining Bolt
    G03919614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Using Special Tool
    G03905127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, remove the steering wheel.
  5. Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Steering Wheel Bolt
    G03905128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals