Grand Marquis V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Steering Column Shaft
Removal and Installation
1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
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Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.
2. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring
can result. If there is evidence the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information,
refer to Air Bag Systems.
Remove and discard the upper intermediate shaft-to-steering column bolt and disconnect the shaft.
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To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
