Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
- Remove and discard the upper steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt and disconnect the upper steering column shaft from the steering column.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the lower steering column shaft-to-upper steering column shaft bolt and disconnect the lower steering column shaft from the upper steering column shaft.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 steering column shaft dash seal bolts, the steering column shaft dash seal and the upper steering column shaft.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Remove and discard the lower steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the lower steering column shaft from the steering gear.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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. For additional information, REFER to
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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WARNING:
Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).