Lincoln Navigator: Steering Column / Steering Column - Remove for Access. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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Fully extend and lower the steering column.
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Release the tabs and position the gap hider aside.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the steering column opening trim panel.
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Remove the bolts and the steering column reinforcement panel.
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Remove the lower steering column shroud bolts.
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Remove the lower steering column shroud.
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NOTE:
Vehicle equipped with power adjustable steering column shown, others similar.
Disconnect the steering column harness electrical
connectors, detach the clips and position the steering column harness
aside.
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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).
NOTICE:
Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the
steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may
result.
Disconnect the steering column upper shaft from the steering column.
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Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
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Disconnect the steering column upper shaft from the steering column.
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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 retainers and remove the steering column.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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...
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)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Grinder
Plasma Cutter
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTE:
The following procedure provides steps to replace the front
frame short section at the first frame crossmember or the frame section
at the center rail joint depending on the extent of vehicle damage...
Recovery
NOTICE:
Use an A/C refrigerant analyzer before recovering any of the vehicle's
A/C refrigerant. Failure to do so puts the shop's bulk refrigerant at
risk of contamination. If the vehicle's A/C refrigerant is contaminated,
refer the customer to the service facility that carried out the last
A/C service...
Steering Column Lower Shaft. Removal and Installation
Steering Column Telescopic Motor. Removal and Installation
205-123
(T78P-1177-A)
308-047
(T77F-1102-A)
