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Steering Column Telescopic Motor: Installation

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  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Apply grease (supplied with the new motor) to the trunnion nut axles and the telescopic motor leadscrew housing holes.
    GFD201120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Rotate the trunnion nut until the correct length is achieved to align the leadscrew housing with the threaded holes in the support arm.
    GFD201121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    If a new memory steering column has been installed, use the steering column control switch and set the soft stops as follows.

    1. Move the column upward until it reaches the end of travel.
    2. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
    3. Move the column downward until it reaches the end of travel.
    4. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.

    GFD201111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    If a new memory steering column has been installed, use the steering column control switch and set the soft stops as follows.

    1. Move the column rearward until it reaches the end of travel.
    2. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
    3. Move the column forward until it reaches the end of travel.
    4. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.

GFD201112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY