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Steering Column: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
    2. NOTE: To ease the removal of the tilt tension spring, make sure that the column tilt assembly is in the upward position.
  2. Release the tilt tension spring from the hanger.
    • Pull downward on the tilt tension spring and route the spring over the spring hanger.
  3. Using suitable cutters, remove and discard the tilt tension spring retainer clip.
  4. Remove the tilt tension spring.
  5. Remove and discard the tilt lever nut.
  6. Remove the tilt tension spring hanger.
  7. Remove the tilt lever bolt.
  8. Remove the tilt lever bolt washer.
  9. Remove the sleeve tilt lever bolt washer.
  10. Pivot the support/tilt bracket upward.
  11. Remove the support/tilt bracket bushing.
  12. Remove the release lever spring.
  13. Remove the tilt lever sleeve washer.
  14. Remove the bearing.
  15. Remove the tilt lever.
  16. Remove the clamp plate.
  17. Remove the 2 bolts, the steering column harness retainer bracket, and the shift cable bracket.
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