Item 12: Steering Column Position Spring Disassembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft from the steering actuator housing.
WARNING:
The steering column position spring is under tension and can come out with great force.
- Pry up on the steering column locking levers using a shop fabricated tool.
- On tilt steering columns, remove the steering column position spring.