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Steering Wheel: Technical Service Bulletins
Steering Wheel - Removal Precautions

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STEERING - ROUGH BEARING FEEL WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL

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STEERING WHEEL - SHAFT BEARING-REMOVAL PROCEDURE TO AVOID DAMAGE

Article No. 89-25-3
FORD:

1990 CROWN VICTORIA, TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1990 GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, SABLE, TOWN CAR

LIGHT TRUCK:

1990 AEROSTAR, BRONCO II, BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150, F-250, F-350, RANGER

ISSUE:

The steering shaft bearing could be damaged when removing the steering wheel if hammers or any prying tools are used. Damaged bearings
will result in "rough" bearing feel when turning the steering wheel.

ACTION:

A steering wheel puller (Rotunda Tool T67L-3600-A or equivalent) must be used to remove the steering wheel to avoid damaging the
shaft bearings.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES:

3100

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