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.

Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
- To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).

CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.

Using the special tool, remove the steering wheel.
- Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.