Ford Ecosport: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shaft

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. 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.
   

1.   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).

   NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, remove and re-center the clockspring. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B.

   Remove and discard the lower steering column shaft coupler bolt and separate the steering column shaft coupler from the steering gear shaft.
   Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

1. Remove the retainers and the instrument panel insulator.
   

1.   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).

   NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, remove and re-center the clockspring. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B.

   Remove and discard the upper steering column shaft coupler bolt and remove the steering column shaft.
   Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.