Steering Column Lincoln Town Car III рестайлинг

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Note. All fasteners are important because they can affect the performance of vital parts and systems. Incorrect installation of the fasteners can result in major repair expenses. Install new fasteners of the same part number if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute a design. Torque values must be used as specified during assembly to make sure these parts function correctly.

The body of a steering column is made of magnesium die castings. The steering column is attached to a support that is an integral part of the instrument panel. The lower attachments of the steering column are through a bracket that bends during collapse. The upper attachments are through plastic shear modules that separate from the main casting during collapse.

This vehicle is equipped with a deployable steering column. The deployable steering column includes a deployable device that, once deployed, reduces the amount of force necessary to collapse the steering column during a crash event. The deployable device is activated by the restraints control module (RCM) depending on when the module detects a crash event force exceeding a programmed limit and the position of the driver seat. After deployment, a new steering column must be installed. Refer to STEERING COLUMN .

Refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.

Steering Wheel

SPECIAL TOOLS Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Remover, Differential Bearing 205-116 (T77F-4220-B1) or equivalent

Scheme 1

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) article.
2. Loosen the steering wheel bolt. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Using the special tool, separate the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.
4. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
5. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the steering wheel and remove the steering wheel.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 2

1. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to «HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#handles-locks-latches-and-entry-systems) article.
2. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) article.
3. Remove the upper shroud and the 3 screws holding the lower shroud to the steering column.
4. Disconnect the 3 multi-function switch electrical connectors.
5. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the brake shift interlock solenoid electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the passive anti-theft system (PATS) sensor. Release the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
9. Disconnect the steering column adaptive load safety device electrical connector. Detach the wiring retainer.
10. Disconnect the transmission range indicator from the steering column. Remove the screw. Release the cable from the shift selector arm.
11. Remove and discard the upper intermediate shaft-to-steering column bolt and disconnect the shaft. To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
12. Remove the 4 steering column mounting nuts and lower the steering column. To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
13. Disconnect the parking brake release vacuum hose extension from the parking brake release switch.
14. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever and remove the retaining clip. Release the shift cable pin-type retainer from the steering column.
15. Remove the steering column.
16. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) article.

Scheme 3

1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) article. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.
2. Remove and discard the upper intermediate shaft-to-steering column bolt and disconnect the shaft. To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
3. Remove the 2 upper intermediate shaft bearing nuts. To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
4. Remove and discard the lower intermediate shaft-to-steering gear bolt and remove the shaft. To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) .
2. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to «STEERING WHEEL»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/steering-column/#steering-column__steering-wheel) .
3. Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) article.
4. Remove the multi-function switch. For additional information, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/steering-column-switches/#steering-column-switches) article.
5. Remove the screw and the ignition switch. Discard the screw.
6. Remove the screw and the clockspring mounting bracket. Discard the screw.
7. Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid. Simultaneously pull the park position switch and release the clip.
8. Remove the inhibitor spring and the inhibitor. Thoroughly clean the grease from the inhibitor spring and the inhibitor.
9. Remove the gearshift lever screw and the gearshift lever.
10. Remove the 2 bolts and the shift cable bracket. Discard the 2 bolts.

ASSEMBLY

1. Install the shift cable bracket and the 2 bolts. Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
2. Install the gearshift lever and the screw. Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
3. Fully insert the inhibitor into the cavity and install the inhibitor spring. Apply grease to the outer surfaces of the inhibitor and in the inhibitor spring pocket.
4. Install the brake shift interlock solenoid. Simultaneously insert the park position switch and the brake shift interlock solenoid. Connect the clip.
5. Install the clockspring mounting bracket and the screw. Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
6. Install the ignition switch and the screw. Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
7. Install the multi-function switch. For additional information, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/steering-column-switches/#steering-column-switches) article.
8. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) article.
9. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to «STEERING WHEEL»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/steering-column/#steering-column__steering-wheel) .
10. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(/lincoln/town-car/iii-2003-2011/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) .

See also:
• STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION
• SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
• HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS
• STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES
• STEERING COLUMN
• STEERING WHEEL