Lincoln Aviator: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Lower Shaft
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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NOTICE:
Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the
steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column
internal sensor may result.
NOTE:
Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent)
Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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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 the steering column lower shaft.
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Remove and discard the retainer and separate the
lower steering column shaft from the upper steering column shaft.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Remove and discard the retainer and remove the lower steering column shaft.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column upper shaft.
Refer to: Steering Column Upper Shaft (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
System Operation
Non-Adaptive Cruise Control
Item
Description
1
Brake switch assembly
2
IPC
3
Accelerator pedal
4
Deactivator switch
5
Stoplamp switch
6
SCCM
7
PCM
8
Cruise control switches
9
GWM
10
ABS module
11
RCM
12
Steering Effort Control Module (SECM) (adaptive steering)
13
SASM (adaptive steering)
14
SIMA
Network Message Chart
Network Input Messages - IPC
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Cruise control override
PCM
Driver overriding cruise control with accelerator pedal...
WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel
tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire.
WARNING: The fuel system may be
under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel until
the sound stops...