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Removal and Installation

NOTE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
NOTE: The steering column and steering column shaft are serviced as an assembly on vehicles equipped with a manual steering column.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles 

  1. Remove the steering column shrouds. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SHROUD .
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL .
  3. Remove the 2 screws and the steering column opening trim panel.
    • If equipped, detach the in-vehicle temperature sensor and hose assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  4. Disconnect the SCCM  and clockspring electrical connectors.

    Vehicles with power column 

  5. Disconnect the steering column motor electrical connectors.
  6. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt and detach the steering column shaft from the steering column.

    • To install, tighten the new bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    Vehicles with manual columns 

  7. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear extension shaft bolt and detach the steering column shaft from the steering gear extension shaft.

    • To install, tighten the new bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    All vehicles 

  8. Detach and position aside the wiring harness pin-type retainers from the SCCM  and the steering column.
  9. NOTE: The collapsible steering column module electrical connector locking tabs are not clearly visible. Using an inspection mirror may help in viewing the electrical connector locking tabs clearly.

    Using needle-nose pliers, or an equivalent tool, depress the collapsible steering column module electrical connector locking tabs and disconnect the electrical connector.

    Fig 1: Locating Collapsible Steering Column Module Electrical Connector Locking Tab
    G06261338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 4 steering column bolts and the steering column.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  11. NOTE: make sure the steering column electrical wiring harness is routed correctly and secured to the steering column or damage to the wires and/or connectors may occur.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Vehicles with power column 

  12. If a new power steering column has been installed, operate the column through the full range of travel using the steering column control switch. This allows the SCCM  to learn the position of the new column.
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