Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Steering Column Shaft - Lower
Steering Column Shaft - Lower
Steering Column Shaft - Lower
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring
can 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.
3. 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).
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-steering gear bolt.
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To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
5. Remove the lower steering column shaft.
6. Inspect the lower steering column shaft for boot damage or separation from the shaft tube.
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If damage or separation of the lower steering column shaft is evident, install a new lower steering column shaft.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
