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Steering Column: Notes

NOTE: Steering wheel is removed for clarity.
Fig 1: Steering Column Components With Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)
GF0045216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 3F914 Upper steering column shroud
2 W707658 Lower steering column shroud screw (3 required)
3 3F914 Lower steering column shroud
4 N808684 Upper steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt
5 N806423 Steering column support bracket nut (4 required)
6 3C529 Steering column
7 W705314 Steering column opening cover screws (3 required)
8 04459 Steering column opening cover
Fig 2: Steering Column Components (2 Of 2)
GF0045217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
9 - Ignition switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
10 - Multi-function switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
11 - Clockspring electrical connector (part of 14401)
12 - Wiring harness retainer (part of 14401)
13 - Passive anti-theft system (PATS) electrical connector (part of 14401)
14 - Steering angle sensor electrical connector (part of 14401)
15 - Wiring harness retainer (part of 14401)
16 - Steering column adaptive load safety device electrical connector (part of 14401)