Ford Explorer: Steering System / Steering Column
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Tie Rod End Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Steering Column Overview
The steering column system consists of the following components:
Steering wheel
SCCM
Telescopic and tilt motors (power adjustable steering column)
Ste..
Other information:
Removal
Remove the main control valve body.
Refer to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Removal and Installation).
Remove the TSS sensor.
Slide the plastic lock to the unlocked position...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the ignition lock cylinder housing.
Refer to: Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation)...
Categories
WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering
wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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