Lincoln Corsair: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Wheel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the driver airbag.
Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the steering wheel electrical connectors.
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Remove the steering wheel retainer and the steering wheel.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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NOTE:
Make sure the clockspring rotor does not rotate.
NOTE:
Make sure the clockspring pins are not bent or damaged.
Tape the clockspring rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.
Use the General Equipment: Adhesive Tape
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the steering wheel multifunction switch.
Refer to: Steering Wheel Multifunction Switch (211-05 Steering Wheel
and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation).
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the
steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may
result...
Other information:
WARNING:
Never inflate a tire that has been run flat without first
removing the tire from the wheel to inspect for damage. A damaged tire
can fail during inflation. Failure to follow this instruction may result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not mount tube-type tires on tubeless wheels or tubeless
tires on tube-type wheels. Incorrect combinations could result ..
Press the button to cycle
through
the four gap settings.
The selected gap appears in the instrument
cluster display as shown by the bars in the
image.
Note: The gap setting is time dependent and
therefore, the distance adjusts with your
vehicle speed.
Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap
appropriate to the driving conditions.
Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Settings
Each time you ..