E 150 V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Steering Column Shaft
NOTE: Non-commercial chassis shown, commercial chassis similar.
NOTE: Non-commercial chassis shown, commercial chassis similar.
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected, or damage to the clockspring
can occur. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Non-commercial chassis
2. Remove the steering column shaft-to-steering gear pinch bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
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To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
