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Removal and Installation

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

    All vehicles 

  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
  2. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the multifunction switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
  4. Install the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key.
  5. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Ignition Switch Electrical Connector
    G04644702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors.
    Fig 2: Locating Clockspring Electrical Connectors
    G04644703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. Vehicles with 5-speed automatic transmission 

  7. Disconnect the transmission range indicator from the steering column.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the cable and position the range indicator aside.
      Fig 3: Locating Bolt
      G04644704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

      3. All vehicles with automatic transmission 

  8. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column.
    1. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever.
    2. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Steering Column Bracket
      G04644705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the overdrive electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Overdrive Electrical Connector
    G04644706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. All vehicles 

  10. Disconnect the brake shift interlock electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Locating Brake Shift Interlock Electrical Connector
    G04644707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Make sure that the ignition lock cylinder has been re-installed and the key is removed to prevent column rotation or damage to the clockspring can result.
  11. Remove and discard the steering column intermediate shaft bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (19 lb-ft).
      Fig 7: Locating Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Bolt
      G04644708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 4 nuts and the steering column.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (12 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Locating Steering Column Nuts
      G04644709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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