Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
Fig. 5 Steering Column Exploded View
Refer to Figs. 4 and 5 for replacement procedures.
Removal
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Separate horn pad and cover assembly from steering wheel, then disconnect horn electrical connector from contact plate terminal. If equipped
disconnect speed control electrical connector.
3.
Remove and discard steering wheel attaching bolt.
4.
Using a suitable puller, separate steering wheel from steering shaft. To prevent damage to steering shaft bearing, never hit steering wheel
attaching bolt or use a knock-off type steering wheel puller.
5.
Unsnap upper extension shroud from retainer clips at the 9 o'clock position.
6.
Remove three screws retaining upper and lower shrouds, then the shrouds.
7.
Remove conical coil spring and upper bearing retainer plate.
8.
Remove shaft C-clip at top of bearing.
9.
Set tilt casting in the upper position.
10.
Using Pivot Pin Remover Handle tool No. T67P-3D739-C and Pivot Pin Remover tools No. T67P-3D739-B or equivalent, carefully remove pivot
pins. Use caution when removing pivot pins, they are under pressure and will expand with force.
