Steering Column Upper Shaft: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column internal sensor may result.NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).
Keep the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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NOTE: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove and discard the bolt and disconnect the upper shaft from the steering column.
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NOTE: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove and discard the bolt and disconnect the upper shaft from the lower shaft.
- Remove and discard the bolts and remove the steering column dust shield.
- Remove the steering column upper shaft.