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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 304 (STEERING SYSTEM)DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYSTEERING COLUMNITEM 12: STEERING COLUMN POSITION SPRING ASSEMBLY NOTE

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

Item 12: Steering Column Position Spring Assembly Note

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Item 12: Steering Column Position Spring Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
1. Use a shop-fabricated tool.
2. Install and compress the steering column position spring.
  
  Fig 1: Positioning Steering Column Locking Levers
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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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.