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Tie Rod(13 263 0)
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment204-169
Clamping Tool, Boot
Retaining Clamp
14044
211-245
Socket, Steering Gear
Tie-Rod
13025
Vise
Vise Jaw Protectors
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Steering Gear (211-02 Power Steering,
Removal and Installation).
2. NOTE: Make sure that the tie rod end is
installed with the same number of turns as when
removed.
Torque: 69
Nm
TIE0001046
1
2
3. NOTE: Note the position of each component
before removal.
TIE0001041
4.
TIE0001042
5. General Equipment: Vise
General Equipment: Vise Jaw Protectors
TIE0001043
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Installation
1.Special Tool(s): 211-245
Torque: 1
10Nm
211-245211-245
TIE0001044
2. NOTE: Make sure that these components are
installed to the noted removal position.
Special Tool(s): 204-169
E69906
204-169
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Steering Linkage
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Steering Gear Boot(13 134 0)
Special Tool(s)204-169
Clamping Tool, Boot
Retaining Clamp
14044
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering Linkage,
Removal and Installation).
2.
E99467
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Special Tool(s): 204-169
E69906
204-169
3.Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00
Suspension System - General Information,
General Procedures).
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SECTION 211-04 Steering Column
VEHICLE APPLICATION:2008.50 Kuga
PA G E
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
211-04-2
Steering Column (Overview) ........................................................................\
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211-04-2
General overview ........................................................................\
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211-04-3
Steering wheel ........................................................................\
............................................
211-04-3
Extension, steering shaft ........................................................................\
............................
211-04-3
Steering Column ........................................................................\
.........................................
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 211-04-4
(13 524 0)
Steering Wheel ........................................................................\
.......................
211-04-5
(13 542 0)
Steering Column ........................................................................\
.....................
211-04-7
Steering Column Shaft ........................................................................\
................................
211-04-1
Steering Column
211-04- 1
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Steering Column – Overview
General overview
E98628
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Description
Item
Driver airbag
Refer to: Air Bag and Safety Belt
Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) (501-20 Supplemental
Restraint System, Description and
Operation).
1
Steering wheel
2
Switch unit, steering column
Refer to: Steering Column Switches
(211-05 Steering Column Switches,
Description and Operation).
3Description
Item
Steering column lower shroud
4
Steering column upper shroud
5
Steering Column
6
Steering lock
7
Extension, steering shaft
8
Steering gear to bulkhead seal
9
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Steering wheel
E98657
During removal and installation or renewal of the
steering wheel, pay attention to the following:
• Make sure that the vehicle electrical system isfully depowered and no other power source is
connected.
• The clockspring rotor must not be turned during removal or installation of the steering wheel.
• Secure the clockspring rotor with adhesive tape to the clockspring outer.
• Make sure that the pins of the clockspring are not bent or damaged during installation.
Extension, steering shaft
E98647
1
2
Description
Item
Extension, steering shaft
1
Bolt, steering shaft extension
2
During removal and installation or renewal of
components of the steering shaft extension, pay
attention to the following:
• Make certain that a new steering shaft extension bolt is installed.
• Make sure a new steering column flexible coupling bolt is installed.
Steering Column
E98646
1
2
Description
Item
Steering Column
1
Bolt, steering shaft flexible coupling
2
The following components may be renewed:
• Steering Column
During removal and installation or renewal of
components of the steering column, pay attention
to the following:
• Make sure that the vehicle electrical system is fully depowered and no other power source is
connected.
• Make sure a new steering column flexible coupling bolt is installed.
• Secure the clockspring rotor with adhesive tape to the clockspring outer.
• The clockspring rotor must not be turned during removal or installation of the steering wheel or
the steering column switch unit.
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Steering Wheel(13 524 0)
General EquipmentAdhesive Tape
Removal
1. Refer to: Driver Air Bag Module (501-20
Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and
Installation).
2. CAUTION: Make sure that the steering wheel lock is engaged.
NOTE: Make sure that the road wheels are in
the straight ahead position.
E99259
3. Torque: 48Nm
E99634
4. CAUTION: Make sure that the
clockspring rotor does not rotate.
General Equipment: Adhesive Tape
E102968
Installation
1.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Steering Column(13 542 0)
Removal
WARNINGS:
The supplemental restraint system (SRS)
is active for a certain length of time after
the power supply has been disconnected.
Wait for a minimum of 3 minutes before
disconnecting or removing any SRS
components.
Make sure that the vehicle electrical
system is fully depowered and no other
power source is connected.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. NOTE: Make sure that the road wheels are in
the straight ahead position.
E99259
2. CAUTION: Make sure that the steering wheel lock is engaged.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect
(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
General Procedures).
3. If equipped.
E100834
4.
E95563
5.
E99639
1
2
6.
E99720
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Steering Column
211-04- 5
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