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Removal and Installation

    CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
    Fig 1: Discarding Bolt
    G02212403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt and disconnect the intermediate shaft (3B676) from the steering column.
    • Discard the bolt.
  2. Remove the shock absorber electronic steering sensor (18B015).
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Remove the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
    Fig 2: Removing Screws
    G02212404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the suspension height sensor control ring (3C131).
    1. Remove the steering column bearing spring (3C674).
    2. Remove the suspension height sensor control ring.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Bearing Spring (3C674)
    G02212405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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