LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Lincoln >> 2002 >> Continental >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Steering >> Steering Column >> Specification
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Steering Column: Specification

Fig 1: Lubrication Specifications
G01313784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)

Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-In
Steering wheel retaining bolt 31 - 48 23 - 25 -
Clockspring screw 2 - 3 - 18 - 26
Steering column mounting nut 13 - 17 10 - 12 -
Steering column upper and lower yoke bolts 25 - 35 19 - 25 -
Steering actuator housing pivot bolt 18 - 26 14 - 19 -
Ignition switch bolt 5.3 - 7.2 - 47 - 64
Shift selector tube screws 7 - 11 - 62 - 97
Driver air bag module nuts 4 - 5 - 36 - 44
Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)

Description Nm Lb-Ft Lb-In
Steering column lower bearing retainer screws 7 - 11 - 62 - 97
Steering column boot nut 5 - 6 - 45 - 53
Multi-function switch screws 2 - 3 - 18 - 26
Steering column impact absorber 13 - 19 10 - 14 -
Steering column trim shroud screws 0.6 - 1.0 - 6 - 8
Shift cable and bracket-to-column screws 7 - 11 - 62 - 97
Shift lock actuator 2 - 3 - 18 - 26
Knee bolster 13 - 17 10 - 12 -
Instrument panel reinforcement brace 13 - 17 10 - 12 -
Brace release lever 2 - 3 - 18 - 26
Hood release lever 2 - 3 - 18 - 26
Lower instrument panel trim cover 2 - 3 - 18 - 26
Transmission selector lever arm and support 12.7 - 17.2 10 - 13 -