Lincoln Navigator: Steering Column / Steering Column Lower Shaft. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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NOTE:
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).
Keep the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
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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:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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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 remove the lower steering column shaft.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Torque the steering column retainers following the sequence shown.
Install the steering column and the retainers.
Torque:
18 lb...
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Interior Trim Remover
Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures)...
Other information:
Activation
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking
brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could
result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the electronic parking brake
system into service mode prior to servicing or removing rear brake
components...
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Tie Rod End Remover
Removal
NOTICE:
Disconnect the battery ground cable anytime the steering
linkage is being serviced or damage to the steering gear may occur
resulting in steering gear replacement...