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Removal And Installation

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Wheel With Torque Specification
GF0044831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 3600 Steering wheel
2 N807493 Steering wheel bolt
3 - Steering wheel switches electrical connector (part of 3600)
  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  3. If equipped, disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector and position it aside.
  4. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
  5. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller may damage the steering column bearings.
  6. Using the special tool, remove the steering wheel.

    • Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
  7. Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Using Special Tool
    GF0007792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.