Lincoln Corsair: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shaft

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. 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.
   

1. Remove the retainers and lower the driver side insulator panel.
   

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   Remove the driver side insulator panel.
   
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   2. Detach the pin-type retainers and position the harness aside.
      

1.   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.
   
   1. Remove and discard the steering shaft coupler retainer.
      Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
   2. Separate the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
      

1.   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

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.