Lincoln Navigator: Steering Column / Steering Column Motor Lubrication. General Procedures

Materials

Adjustment

1. Remove the steering column opening trim panel.
   

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

1. Fully extend and lower the steering column.
   

1. Remove the steering column shrouds.
   Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Apply grease to the trunnion nut axles and the tilt motor lead-screw housing holes.
   Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

1. Apply grease to the trunnion nut axles and the telescopic motor lead-screw housing holes.
   Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

1. Retest Tilt and Telescopic motor operation.
   

1. If the noise is still present, Using an Engine Ear, Mechanics Stethoscope or suitable listening device, Attempt to isolate the source of the Steering Column noise.
   

1. If the noise can be isolated to an internal tilt or telescopic motor concern, Replace the suspect motor.
   Refer to: Steering Column Tilt Motor (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Steering Column Telescopic Motor (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).