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Steering Column Telescopic Motor: Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Apply grease (supplied with the new motor) to the trunnion nut axles and the telescopic motor leadscrew housing holes.
    GFD581169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Rotate the trunnion nut until the correct length is achieved to align the leadscrew housing with the threaded holes in the support arm.
    GFD581170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. If equipped with memory steering column, use the steering column control switch and set the soft stops as follows.

    1. Move the column rearward until it reaches the end of travel and hold the switch for 2 seconds after the column has reached the end of travel.
    2. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again and hold the switch for 2 seconds after the motor has reached the end of travel. This clears any unintended soft stops.
    3. Move the column forward until it reaches the end of travel and hold the switch for 2 seconds after the motor has reached the end of travel.
    4. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel and hold the switch for 2 seconds after the motor has reached the end of travel. This clears any unintended soft stops.