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:
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
All alignments
Open the door.
Remove the bolts and the striker assembly...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
303-1246Engine Spreader BarTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1247VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and InstallerTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1250Seal Installer, Rear MainTKIT-2006UFFLM
303-1531Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper
303-1634Lift Eyes (2)TKIT-2014D-ROW3TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
303-335
(T88T-6701-A)
Installer, Front Cover Oil SealTKIT-1988-FLMTKIT-1988-F
Floor Crane
Mounting Stand
Plastic Scraper
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Vise
Vise Jaw Protectors
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverZC-30-A
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Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B
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Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B
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NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important...