Steering Column Opening Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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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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).

Separate the steering column lower shaft.
1. Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
2. Separate the steering column lower shaft coupler from the steering column upper shaft.
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Remove and discard the retainers and remove the steering column opening seal.
Torque

: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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