Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. 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.

CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

Fig 1: Remove Lower Coupling Pinch Bolt

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Remove the lower coupling pinch bolt and disconnect the intermediate shaft from the coupling.
- Discard the bolt.
Remove the three retaining nuts and remove the intermediate shaft and seal.

Fig 2: Removing Intermediate Shaft And Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the pinch bolt and remove the intermediate shaft.
- Discard the bolt.
Fig 3: Removing Pinch Bolt And Intermediate Shaft
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.