Steering Column: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .
- Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to Steering Wheel .
- Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION article.
- Remove the multifunction switch. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION article.
- Remove the screw and the ignition switch.
- Discard the screw.
- Remove the screw and the clockspring mounting bracket.
- Discard the screw.
- Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid.
- Simultaneously pull the park position switch and release the clip.
- Remove the inhibitor spring and the inhibitor.
- Thoroughly clean the grease from the inhibitor spring and the inhibitor.
- Remove the gearshift lever screw and the gearshift lever.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the shift cable bracket.
- Discard the 2 bolts.
NOTE:
Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the ignition switch may result.
NOTE:
Place the ignition key in the OFF position.
NOTE:
Place the gear shift lever in the lowest gear position by pressing the manual override on the bottom of the brake shift interlock solenoid, if equipped.