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Steering Column: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicles With Manual Transmission 

  1. Connect the steering wheel lock actuator electrical connector.

    All Vehicles 

  2. Position the steering column and install the bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column
    G01104192Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the electronic steering sensor and the steering column release motor electrical connectors.
    Fig 2: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G01104193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Attach the intermediate shaft to the steering column yoke and install the pinch bolt.
    Fig 3: Attaching Intermediate Shaft
    G01104194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Restore the vehicle to operating condition.
    1. Install the clockspring. For additional information, see CLOCKSPRING .
    2. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, see STEERING WHEEL .
      3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation procedure.
    3. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, see SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
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