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:
Removal
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Removal
NOTE:
DSM (driver front seat module) shown, SCMB (front passenger seat control module) is similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...