2007 FORD FIESTA Workshop Manual

21 1-04-1 Steering Column 21 I -04-1
SECTION 211 -04 Steering Column
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2006.0 Fiesta
CONTENTS PAGE
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications.. ........................................................................\
............................................ 2 1 1 -04-2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Steering Column ........................................................................\
.........................................
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Steering Wheel ........................................................................\
....................... (1 3 524 0)
Steering Column ........................................................................\
................. (1 3 542 0)
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Steering Column ........................................................................\
..................... (1 3 543 4)
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2 1 I -04-2 Steering Column 21 1 -04-2
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
Description
Nm I b-ft lb-in
Steering wheel retaining bolt
I Steering column retaining nuts I 24 I 18 I - I
Steering column shaft to steering gear pinion
retaining bolt
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21 I -04-3 Steering Column 21 1 -04-3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Steering Column
REFER to Section 211-00 [Steering System -
General Information].
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2 1 1 -04-4 Steering Column 21 1 -04-4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Steering Wheel(l3 524 0)
Removal
I. Remove the driver air bag module.
For additional information, refer to: Driver
Air Bag Module
(501-20 Supplemental
Restraint System, Removal and
Installation).
2. N0TE:Make sure that the road wheels are in
the straight ahead position.
Centralize the steering and lock
it in position.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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21 1 -04-5 Steering Column 2 I I -04-5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Steering Column(l3 542 0)
Removal Disconnect the electrical connector.
1. Remove the driver air-bag module.
For additional information, refer to: Driver
Air Bag Module (501-20 Supplemental
Restraint System, Removal and
Installation).
2. Remove the instrument panel lower panel.
1. Remove the lower retaining screws.
2. Remove the upper retaining screws from the
stowage compartment.
3. Release the clip.
3. Detach the audio control switch from the
steering column lower shroud (if equipped).
Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the
locking tang.
4. Remove the audio control switch (if
equipped).
5. N0TE:Turn the steering wheel to gain access
to the steering column upper shroud
retaining clips.
Detach the steering column upper shroud
from the steering column lower shroud (steering wheel shown removed for clarity).
1 . Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the
two clips, (one each side).
2. Detach the shroud.
6. Remove the steering column lower shroud
(steering wheel shown removed for clarity).
1. Remove the retaining screws.
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2 1 1 -04-6 Steering Column 21 1 -04-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2. Release the steering column locking lever. Depress the locking tangs.
1--
7. N0TE:Make sure that the road wheels are in 10. Disconnect the passive anti-theft system
the straight ahead position.
(PATS) transceiver, windshield
Centralize the steering and lock it in position. wiperlwasher
switch and clockspring
electrical connectors.
Depress the locking tangs.
8. Detach the steering column shaft from the
steering gear pinion.
Discard the retaining bolt. 11. Remove the steering column.
Discard the retaining nuts.
9. Disconnect the ignition switch and turn
signal electrical connectors.
Installation
1. WARNINGS:
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2 1 1 -04-7 Steering Column 21 I -04-7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Anstall a new steering column shaft to
steering gear pinion retaining bolt. Failure
, to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.
A~ake sure that the steering column
locking lever is in the locked position. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.
Anstall new steering column retaining
nuts. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in personal injury.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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2 1 1 -04-8 Steering Column 2 1 1 -04-8
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Steering Column(l3 543 4)
Disassembly 2. Release the locking tangs. (:
All vehicles
1. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the ignition switch.
Release the locking tangs.
3. Remove the clockspring.
1. Remove the retaining screw.
*' ACAUTION:M~~~ sure the clockspring is
not allowed to rotate. Secure in the central
position with a piece of suitable tape.
Remove the multifunction switches.
1. Depress the locking tangs.
2. Lift the switches upwards.
5. Remove the passive anti-theft system (PATS)
transceiver.
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Release the locking tangs.
Left-hand drive vehicles
6. Remove the ignition lock cylinder.
1. Insert and turn the ignition key to position 1.
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