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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1991AEROSTAR 2WD V6-183 3.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSERVICE AND REPAIRDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYTILT COLUMNSTEERING SHAFT ANTI-RATTLE CLIP
1991 Ford Aerostar 2WD V6-183 3.0L
Steering Shaft Anti-Rattle Clip
1991 Ford Aerostar 2WD V6-183 3.0LSECTION Steering Shaft Anti-Rattle Clip
REMOVAL
1. Remove steering column from vehicle.
2. Remove turn signal, wiper/washer switch, lock housing to outer tube bracket attaching bolts and upper steering shaft bearing.
3. Pull steering shaft assembly out from upper end of tube.
4. Place an alignment mark on upper steering shaft and lower steering shaft.
5. Separate upper and lower steering shafts.
6. Remove and discard anti-rattle clips.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new anti-rattle clips onto upper steering shaft.
2. Coat lower six inches of steering column upper shaft with a suitable lubricant.
3. Place steering column lower shaft into a suitable vise. Install upper shaft onto lower shaft. Ensure marks placed during removal are aligned properly.
4. Insert steering shaft into bottom end of outer tube.
5. Install turn signal, lock housing attaching bolts and wiper/washer switch onto steering column.
6. Install steering column into vehicle.
1. Remove steering column from vehicle.
2. Remove turn signal, wiper/washer switch, lock housing to outer tube bracket attaching bolts and upper steering shaft bearing.
3. Pull steering shaft assembly out from upper end of tube.
4. Place an alignment mark on upper steering shaft and lower steering shaft.
5. Separate upper and lower steering shafts.
6. Remove and discard anti-rattle clips.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new anti-rattle clips onto upper steering shaft.
2. Coat lower six inches of steering column upper shaft with a suitable lubricant.
3. Place steering column lower shaft into a suitable vise. Install upper shaft onto lower shaft. Ensure marks placed during removal are aligned properly.
4. Insert steering shaft into bottom end of outer tube.
5. Install turn signal, lock housing attaching bolts and wiper/washer switch onto steering column.
6. Install steering column into vehicle.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.