Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Steering Column Shaft - Upper
Steering Column Shaft - Upper
Steering Column Shaft - Upper
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may
result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
Place the steering wheel and the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
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Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key.
2. WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove and discard the upper steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
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To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
3. Remove the 3 upper steering column shaft dash seal bolts.
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To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
4. WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove and discard the lower steering column shaft-to-upper steering column shaft bolt.
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To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
5. Remove the upper steering column shaft.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
