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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-1249Valve Spring CompressorTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1418Compressor, Valve SpringTKIT-2008ET-FLMTKIT-2008ET-ROW
303-1567Sizer, Teflon SealTKIT-2010C-FLM
303-300
(T87C-6565-A)
Set, Valve Spring CompressorTKIT-1988-FESTIVAT88C-1000-STTKIT-1988-TRACERTKIT-2009TC-F
303-350
(T89P-6565-A)
Compressor, Valve SpringTKIT-1990-LMHTKIT-1989-FTKIT-1989-FMTKIT-1989-FLM
307-005
(T59L-100-B)
Slide Hammer
310-205Fuel Injector Brush
310-206Remover, Fuel InjectorTKIT-2009A-FLM
310-207Installer, Fuel Injector Seal AssemblyTKIT-2009A-FLM
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important...
Emergency Door Release
If you are inside your vehicle and unable to
use the electronic door system, you can
open the driver door using the emergency
door release switch in the map pocket.
Soft Closing Door
Gently close the door until it fully latches...