Steering Column: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

NOTE: Precise tolerances are required when manufacturing a steering column. Never install a repaired, rebuilt, aftermarket, or remanufactured steering column. Always install a new steering column. Failure to follow this direction can result in steering column failure.

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

All vehicles

NOTE: Push button start vehicle shown, all others similar.

Lower the steering column opening trim panel.

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Disconnect the electrical connector(s).

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NOTE: Push button start vehicle shown, all others similar.

Remove the screws and the steering column opening trim panel.

Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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Remove the bolts and the steering column reinforcement panel.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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Remove the SCCM. Refer to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) .
Vehicles with selector lever
Remove the screw and the selector lever.
Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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All vehicles
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with power adjustable steering column shown, all others similar.

Release the retainers and position the wire harness aside.

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Vehicles with power adjustable steering column
Disconnect the power tilt motor and power telescopic motor electrical connectors.

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All vehicles
Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
Disconnect the deployable column electrical connector.

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WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Remove and discard the bolt and disconnect the upper steering column shaft.

Torque: All models except Raptor: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm) Raptor: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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WARNING: Do not reuse steering column nuts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Remove and discard the nuts.

Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Remove and discard the bolts and remove the steering column.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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