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Steering Column Shaft: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING , Lifting Points.
  2. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel Using Holding Device
    G06063988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, remove and recenter the clockspring.

    Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.

  4. Remove the 2 steering column cover trim panel screws and the steering column cover trim panel.
  5. Remove the 4 steering column cover screws and the steering column cover.
  6. Remove the 3 steering column shaft boot nuts.
  7. Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering column.
  8. Remove the steering column shaft and steering column shaft boot.
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