Mustang V6-4.0L (2008)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Steering Column Shaft - Lower
Steering Column Shaft - Lower
Steering Column Shaft - Lower
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may
result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove and discard the lower steering column shaft-to-upper steering column shaft bolt.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
3. Remove and discard the steering column coupling-to-steering gear bolt.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
4. Remove the 2 dash boot bearing nuts.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
5. Collapse the upper steering column shaft slightly and disconnect it from the lower steering column shaft.
6. Remove the lower steering column shaft.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.