Lincoln Aviator: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Upper Shaft
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the steering column.
Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
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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).
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Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
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Separate the steering column lower shaft coupler from the steering column upper shaft.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Remove the steering column upper shaft.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column.
Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Make sure the steering wheel and the road wheels are in the straight ahead position...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-072Universal Flange Holding Wrench
205-1018Installation Tube
205-1067Installer, Output Shaft AWD
205-D027
(D80L-1013-A)
2 or 3 Jaw Puller
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121
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Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage
electrical shock hazard...