Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device, such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent.
Using an appropriate holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
- Remove the 2 screws, detach the in-vehicle temperature sensor and hose assembly (if equipped) and remove the steering column opening trim panel.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Remove the steering column shaft joint cover.
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NOTE: Do not reuse the steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control.
Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt and detach the steering column shaft from the steering column.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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NOTE: Do not reuse the steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control.
Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear extension shaft bolt and remove the steering column shaft.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.