Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Steering Wheel And Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

Item	Part Number	Description
1	W705317	Steering wheel bolt
2	3600	Steering wheel

Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE .
Disconnect the steering wheel switch electrical connector from the clockspring.
- Detach the steering wheel switch wiring from the retainers and position the wires aside.
Remove the steering wheel bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

NOTE: Do not allow the Steering Wheel Puller to damage the steering wheel switch wires and connector while removing the steering wheel.

Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Using Steering Wheel Puller

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the Steering Wheel Puller, remove the steering wheel.
Tape the clockspring center rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.

Fig 3: Locating Outer Housing Center Rotor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.