Steering Column Motor - Tilt: Installation

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Apply grease (supplied with the motor) to the trunnion nut axles and the steering column motor leadscrew housing holes.

Fig 1: Applying Grease (Supplied With Motor) To Trunnion Nut Axles And Steering Column Motor Leadscrew Housing Holes
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Install the trunnion nut with the axle O-ring facing inward towards the column.

NOTE: If necessary, make small alignment adjustments by pivoting the tilt bracket.

Rotate the pinion nut until the correct length is achieved to align the leadscrew housing with the threaded holes in the support arm.
- Loosely install the 2 steering column motor screws.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Motor Screws
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the trunnion nut capture bracket and loosely install the 2 steering column motor trunnion nut capture bracket screws.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Motor Trunnion Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the 2 steering column motor screws to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Tighten the 2 steering column motor trunnion nut capture bracket screws to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Attach the electrical connector pin-type retainer to the steering column.

Fig 4: Locating Electrical Connector Pin-Type Retainer On Steering Column
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .