Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected, or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.

Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

All except commercial chassis

Remove the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the steering column shaft dash seal nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Remove the steering column coupling bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the coupling.
- Compress the steering column shaft.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the steering column shaft dash seal and the steering column shaft.

Commercial chassis

Remove the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
Remove the upper steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt, disconnect the shaft from the steering column and then remove the upper steering column shaft.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

All vehicles

To install, reverse the removal procedure.