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Steering Column Lincoln Zephyr US

Steering Column 7 illustrations ~475 words

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Steering column shaft bolt25
Steering column support bracket nut21
Steering wheel nut35
Instrument panel reinforcement bolts3

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The steering column is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. It contains various switches and is able to tilt and telescope to suit driver preference. The steering wheel is mounted to a shaft which passes through the center of the steering column to the upper steering shaft. The upper steering shaft then connects to the lower steering shaft, which is connected to the steering gear. The upper and lower connections utilize U-joint type knuckles. The steering shaft is centered by roller ball bearings within the steering column. The tilt and telescopic functions of the steering column are controlled by a mechanical lever on the underside of the steering column, which uses a cam to lock and unlock the steering column. When the tilt/telescopic column lever is unlocked, the steering column can then be adjusted to various positions. The steering column switches (multi-function and ignition) are mounted to the steering column. These switches are covered by the upper and lower steering column shrouds.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Steering Wheel
Scheme 1: Steering Wheel

Removal and Installation

  1. Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Remove the key.
  2. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/lincoln/zephyr/us-2006-2006/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system) .
  3. Remove the steering wheel nut. To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  4. Disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector.
  5. Using a suitable puller, remove the steering wheel.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Align the steering wheel using the reference mark.

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Scheme 2: Removal and Installation
Scheme 2: Removal and Installation

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  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Remove the key.
  2. Depower the supplemental restraints system (SRS). For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/lincoln/zephyr/us-2006-2006/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system) .
  3. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover by pulling straight outward.
  4. Remove the 4 bolts and the instrument panel reinforcement. To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  5. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
  6. Release the tilt lever, remove the 3 screws and then remove the lower steering column shroud.
  7. Disconnect the multi-function switch, ignition switch and clockspring electrical connectors.
  8. Disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) electrical and the Key in connector.
  9. Detach the wiring harness retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
  10. Remove the 2 lower steering column shaft joint cover bolts and cover.
  11. Remove the steering column shaft bolt and disconnect the shaft from the steering gear. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  12. Remove the 4 steering column support bracket nuts and the steering column. To install, tighten to 21 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  14. Repower the supplemental restraints system. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/lincoln/zephyr/us-2006-2006/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system) .