Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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.
- 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 upper steering column shaft-to-lower steering column shaft bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- From the passenger compartment, remove the upper steering column shaft.
- Separate the steering gear shield from the steering gear housing.
- Remove and discard the lower steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Remove the lower steering column shaft.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Use a steering wheel holding device, such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent.
NOTE:
Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the steering column is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can 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
.