Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSC (1986)
Steering Shaft: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering Column Intermediate Shaft - Installation Tip
Article No. 86-4-9
STEERING COLUMN - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT INSTALLATION SERVICE TIP
FORD 1986 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1986 SABLE
Figure 22
When installing the steering column to the intermediate shaft, connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column with the retainer assembly and two
nuts. Make sure the Vee angle of the intermediate shaft fits correctly into the Vee angle of the mating steering column yoke (See Figure 22).
After correctly installing the steering column to intermediate shaft, tighten the nuts to 20-33 N-m (15-25 ft.lbs.).
WARNING:
IF THE VEE ANGLE ON THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IS MIS-ALIGNED TO THE COLUMN YOKE, AND THE RETAINER
PLATE IS TORQUED TO PRESCRIBED TORQUE, THE RETAINER PLATE WILL BE BENT AND MUST BE REPLACED.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
