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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 Switches – Overview
Switch unit, steering column
E98629
1
2
3
4
5
Description
Item
Left-hand switch, steering column
1
Switch unit carrier, steering column
2
Right-hand switch, steering column
3Description
Item
Steering wheel rotation sensor
Refer to: Anti-Lock Control - Stability
Assist (206-09 Anti-Lock Control -
Stability Assist, Description and
Operation).
4
Clockspring
5
Clockspring
The clockspring is designed to carry signals
between the RCM and the driver air bag module.
The clockspring is installed on the steering column,
and consists of fixed and moving parts connected
by a coiled Mylar tape with internal conducting
tracks. The Mylar tape is able to 'wind up' and
'unwind' as the steering wheel is rotated,
maintaining electrical contact at all times between
the RCM and the driver air bag module. During removal and installation or renewal of the
clockspring, pay attention to the following:
• Before installation of the clockspring, it must be
aligned according to the installation instructions.
• Make sure that the vehicle electrical system is fully depowered and no other power source is
connected.
• 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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Crankshaft Front Seal(21 467 0)
Special Tool(s)211-014
Remover, Steering Wheel
13019
303-1180
Installer, Crankshaft Front
Seal
E62050
303-293
Remover, Crankshaft Seal
21143
Removal
1.Refer to: Timing Belt (303-01 Engine - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and
Installation).
2. Special Tool(s): 211-014
E64877
211-014
3.Special Tool(s): 303-293
E65179
303-293
Installation
1.Special Tool(s): 303-1180
E64880
303-1180
2. NOTE: The crankshaft timing pulley can only
be installed in 1 position on the crankshaft
splines.
E64881
3. Refer to: Timing Belt (303-01 Engine - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and
Installation).
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Oil Pump(21 714 0)
Special Tool(s)211-014
Remover, Steering Wheel
13019
Removal
NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Timing Belt (303-01 Engine - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal and
Installation).
2. Special Tool(s): 211-014
E64877
211-014
3.Torque: 6Nm
E64878
4.Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal (303-01 Engine
- 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5, Removal
and Installation).
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Engine(21 134 8)
Disassembly
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment211-014
Remover, Steering Wheel
13019
303-1054
Locking Tool, Timing Belt
Tensioner
3031054
Punch
Two Leg Puller
1.
E68416
2.
E122374
x4
3. General Equipment: Two Leg Puller
E122375
Vehicles with mechanical timing belt tensioner
4.
E68488
1
3
2
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