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Removal And Installation

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Fig 1: Steering Column Shaft Components With Torque Specifications
GF0042508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 04481 LH Instrument panel side finish panel
2 04459 Steering column opening trim
3 - Battery high-voltage jumper switch electrical connector (if equipped) (part of 14401)
4 - Instrument panel wiring harness electrical connector (part of 14401)
5 - Instrument panel wiring harness electrical connector (part of 14401)
6 - Ground wire eyelet (part of 14401)
7 - Ground wire eyelet (part of 14401)
8 W705661 Ground wire eyelet bolt
9 W713065 Steering column coupling-to-steering column bolt
10 3B676 Steering column shaft
11 - Steering column coupling (part of 3B676)
12 W713065 Steering column coupling-to-steering column shaft bolt
13 3C611 Steering column dash seal (early build only)
14 W707137 Steering column dash seal nut (3 required) (late build only)
15 3E735 Steering column dash seal (late build only)

All vehicles 

  1. Remove the steering column opening trim.
  2. Remove the LH instrument panel side finish panel.
  3. Through the side finish panel opening, remove the ground wire eyelet bolt.
    • Position the 2 ground wire eyelets and wires aside.
  4. Through the side finish panel opening, disconnect the 2 instrument panel wiring harness electrical connectors and, if equipped, the battery high-voltage jumper switch electrical connector.
    • Position the connectors and harnesses aside.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and rotate the steering wheel clockwise until the steering column coupling-to-steering column bolt is accessible.
  6. Through the side finish panel opening, remove and discard the steering column shaft coupling-to-steering column bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  7. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key.
    • Rotate the steering wheel counter clockwise until the column locks.
    8. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the lower shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  8. Separate the steering column coupling from the steering column.

    9. Early build vehicles 

    CAUTION: Take care not to damage the steering column dash seal and clip-type retainers during removal. Do not use excessive force when compressing the retainers or the clips may be broken.
    NOTE: The 2-piece steering column dash seal is serviced as an assembly.
  9. From the engine compartment, using a suitable prying tool with a non-sharpened edge, compress the steering column dash seal clip-type retainers toward the center of the seal and separate the seal from the floorboard.
    10. Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Dash Seal Clip-Type Retainers
    GF0042509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Late build vehicles 

  10. Remove the 3 steering column dash seal nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

    11. All vehicles 

  11. From the passenger compartment, slide the dash seal upwards on the steering column shaft.
  12. Remove and discard the steering column coupling-to-steering column shaft bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  13. Remove the steering column shaft and dash seal.
  14. Remove the steering column dash seal from the shaft.
    • Inspect the dash seal and clip-type retainers for damage and, if necessary, install a new dash seal.
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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