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Removal And Installation

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Steering Column
GF0044355Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - In-vehicle temperature sensor hose (part of 19C734)
2 - In-vehicle temperature sensor electrical connector (part of 14401)
3 W505002 Steering column opening cover bolts (2 required)
4 04459 Steering column opening cover
5 3530 Upper steering column shroud
6 3K512 Lower steering column shroud
7 W707658 Lower steering column shroud screws (3 required)
8 - Multi-function switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
9 - Ignition switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
10 - Clockspring electrical connector (part of 14401)
11 - Steering angle sensor electrical connector (part of 14401)
12 - Wiring harness retainer (part of 14401)
13 - Passive anti-theft system (PATS) electrical connector (part of 14401)
Fig 2: Steering Wheel Assembly With Torque Specifications
GF0044356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
14 3524 Steering column
15 3R827 Steering column shaft bolt (also part of 3524)
16 N806423 Steering column support bracket nuts (4 required)
17 - Steering column dust seal (part of 3524)
18 - Steering gear extension shaft (part of 3524)
19 3C611A Lower steering column shaft joint cover
  1. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer toSteering Wheel .
    2. NOTE: Release the upper steering column shroud by pressing inward on the sides and lifting upwards.
  2. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
  3. Release the tilt lever, remove the 3 lower steering column shroud screws and the shroud.
    4. NOTE: The top of the steering column opening cover is held in by tabs that clip into the instrument panel.
  4. Remove the 2 steering column opening cover screws.
    • Detach the steering column opening cover.
  5. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector and hose from the in-vehicle temperature sensor.
    • Remove the steering column opening cover.
  6. Disconnect the multifunction switch, ignition switch and clockspring electrical connectors.
  7. Disconnect the steering angle sensor electrical connector.
  8. Disconnect the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) electrical connector.
  9. Detach the wiring harness retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
  10. Remove the lower steering column shaft joint.
  11. Index-mark the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for reference during installation.
    12. Fig 3: Index-Marking Steering Column Shaft Position To Steering Gear
    GF0032056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected, or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer toSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  13. Remove the 4 steering column support bracket nuts and the steering column.
    • To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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