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Steering Column: Notes

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

Pull Scale (30 pound capacity)
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
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  1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  2. Disassemble the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

    To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps: 

    PARTS SPECIFICATION

    Part Steps
    Tilt tension spring 1-2
    Tilt lever 1,3-13
    Shift cable/harness retainer brackets 15-17
    Fig 1: Identifying Removal Order Of Steering Column
    G03180407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.