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:
Special Tool(s)
Vehicle Communication & Measurement Module (VCMM™) Base Kit 164-R9822 / 164-R9823
EngineEAR107-R2100Chassis EarsJSP97170 Squeak And Rattle Kit164-R4900
Ultrasonic Leak Detector134-R0135
Diagnostic Theory
The shortest route to an accurate diagnosis results from:
System knowledge, including comparison with a kn..
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-10-QLVC
WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
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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