Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 249 (STEERING COLUMN)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSTEERING COLUMN SHAFTREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Removal and Installation
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.
- Remove and discard the upper intermediate shaft-to-steering column bolt and disconnect the shaft.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 upper intermediate shaft bearing nuts.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the lower intermediate shaft-to-steering gear bolt and remove the shaft.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Repower the SRS. For more additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
CAUTION:
Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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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.