Steering Column: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL .
Remove the clockspring. For additional information, Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Remove the multifunction switch. For additional information, Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .

CAUTION: Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the ignition switch may result.

NOTE: Place the ignition key in the OFF position.

Fig 1: Removing Screw And Ignition Switch

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Remove the screw and the ignition switch.
- Discard the screw.

NOTE: Place the gear shift lever in the lowest gear position by pressing the manual override on the bottom of the brake shift interlock solenoid, if equipped.

Fig 2: Removing 3 Screws And Clockspring Mounting Bracket

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Remove the 3 screws and the clockspring mounting bracket.
- Discard the 3 screws.
Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid.
- Simultaneously pull the park position switch and release the clip.
Fig 3: Removing Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid
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Remove the inhibitor spring and the inhibitor.
- Thoroughly clean the grease from the inhibitor spring and the inhibitor.
Fig 4: Removing Inhibitor Spring And Inhibitor
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Remove the gearshift lever screw and the gearshift lever.

Fig 5: Removing Gearshift Lever Screw And Gearshift Lever
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Remove the 2 bolts and the shift cable bracket.
- Discard the 2 bolts.
Fig 6: Removing 2 Bolts And Shift Cable Bracket
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