Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Hold the steering wheel in the straight forward position using a suitable holding device.

Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel Straight Ahead
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the pinch bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering column yoke.
- Discard the bolt.
Fig 2: Detaching Intermediate Shaft
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, see JACKING & HOISTING .

CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnect or damaged to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, see CLOCKSPRING CENTERING .

Fig 3: Detaching Lower Coupler

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the pinch bolt and detach the coupler.
- Discard the bolt.
Remove the intermediate shaft.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.