Lincoln Corsair: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shaft
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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NOTICE:
Do not allow the steering wheel 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, remove and
recenter the clockspring.
Secure the steering wheel.
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Remove the retainers and lower the driver side insulator panel.
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Remove the driver side insulator panel.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Detach the pin-type retainers and position the harness aside.
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WARNING:
Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may
result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss
of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Separate the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
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Remove and discard the steering shaft coupler retainer.
Torque:
46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
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Separate the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
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WARNING:
Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may
result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss
of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove and discard the steering shaft coupler retainer and remove the steering column intermediate shaft.
Torque:
Stage 1:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
Stage 2:
120°
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
NOTICE:
Precise tolerances are required when manufacturing a
steering column...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Adhesive Tape
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current SCCM installed. If the
current SCCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may
prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair...
WARNING: To help avoid personal
injury, always use caution when in reverse
(R) and when using the sensing system.
WARNING: The system may not
detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care and
attention. Failure to take care may result
in a crash...