Ford Explorer: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Telescopic Motor
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the steering column.
Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
Note the position of the component before removal.
Remove the telescopic motor.
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Remove the trunnion retainers.
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Remove the telescopic motor retainers and remove the telescopic motor.
Installation
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On both sides.
Apply grease (supplied with the new motor) to the
trunnion nut axles and the telescopic motor lead-screw housing holes.
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Rotate the trunnion nut until the correct length is
achieved to align the lead-screw housing with the threaded holes in the
support arm.
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Install the telescopic motor.
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Position the telescopic motor and install the telescopic motor retainers.
Torque:
124 lb.in (14 Nm)
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Install the trunnion retainers.
Torque:
124 lb.in (14 Nm)
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Install the steering column.
Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
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If equipped with memory steering column, use the
steering column control switch and set the telescopic motor soft stops
as follows.
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Move the column outward until it reaches the end of travel.
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Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
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Move the column inward until it reaches the end of travel.
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Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the
steering column shaft is disconnected or d..
Other information:
Programming
NOTE:
A passive key with a depleted battery(ies) only starts the vehicle when in the backup starting location. The RKE functionality remains inoperative until the key battery(ies) is replaced.
NOTE:
The diagnostic scan tool must have an active Internet connection...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the luggage compartment floor cover...
Categories
4 Inch Display

A - Tachometer.
B - Information display.
C - Speedometer.
D - Fuel gauge.
E - Engine coolant temperature gauge.
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