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Steering Column: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. On Ford, Mercury, Lincoln and Mark VI models, remove column steering shaft-to lower steering shaft assembly bolt. Disengage "U" joint stub shaft from column shaft by collapsing intermediate shaft assembly.
  2. On all other models, remove 2 nuts attaching flexible coupling to flange on steering input shaft. Disengage safety strap and bolt assembly from flexible coupling.
  3. On automatic transmission models, disconnect transmission shift rod at selector lever. Using tool (T67P-7341-A), remove and replace shift linkage grommet. Remove steering wheel.
  4. On all models, remove column trim shrouds, steering column cover and hood release mechanism, if equipped. Disconnect all electrical connections to column switches. Remove screws attaching dust boot to dash panel.
  5. Loosen nuts attaching column to brake pedal support. On automatic transmission models, lower column and reach behind column and instrument panel and lift shift indicator cable off cleat on indicator lever. Remove indicator cable clamp from column tube.
  6. On all models, remove 4 nuts holding column to brake pedal support and lower column to clear mounting bolts. Pull column out so "U" joint assembly passes through clearance hole in dash panel.
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