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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 366 (STEERING COLUMN)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSTEERING COLUMN COUPLINGREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Removal and Installation

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and remove the ignition key.
    • Rotate the steering wheel until the steering column locks into position.
  2. Position the steering column boot aside.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Boot
    G04617818Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the steering column coupling upper pinch bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  4. Position aside the steering column coupling boot at the steering gear.
  5. Remove the steering column coupling lower pinch bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  6. Remove the steering column coupling.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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