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How do you change out a steering column on a 1995 ford explorer?
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
This is just a cut and paste from the 1995 Explorer manual.
You really need the manual, buy one on ebay.
Steering Column, Fixed and Tilt
Removal
WARNING:
THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR AIR BAG SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY (10655) AND A BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE MINUTE TO DE-ENERGIZE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY PRIOR TO REMOVING ANY OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
NOTE:
All components of the steering column are assembled with fasteners which are designed to prevent loosening due to vibrations associated with normal vehicle operation.
1. Park vehicle with the wheels (1007) in a straight-ahead position.
2. Disconnect the battery to starter relay cable (14300) and wait for one minute before beginning to remove steering column assembly.
3. Remove steering wheel (3600) as outlined in this section.
4. Remove two screws and instrument panel steering column cover (04459).
5. Remove six screws and instrument panel reinforcement (017A28).
6. Remove two screws and steering column opening center reinforcement.
Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover and Reinforcement
³ Item ³ Part Number ³ Description ³
³ 1 ³ 04320 ³ Instrument Panel ³
³ 2 ³ 044C86 ³ Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening ³
³ ³ ³ Center Reinforcement ³
³ 3 ³ N806423-S58 ³ Nuts ³
³ 4 ³ N606677-S36 ³ Screw ³
³ 5 ³ N807122-S411 ³ Screw ³
³ 6 ³ 044D82 ³ Instrument Panel Access Hole Cover ³
³ 7 ³ 04459 ³ Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover ³
³ 8 ³ 017A28 ³ Instrument Panel Reinforcement ³
³ A ³ -- ³ Tighten to 13-17 N-m ³
³ ³ ³ (115-150 Lb-In) ³
³ B ³ -- ³ Tighten to 10-14 N-m ³
³ ³ ³ (88-123 Lb-In) ³
³ C ³ -- ³ Tighten to 2.1-2.9 N-m ³
³ ³ ³ (19-25 Lb-In) ³
7. Disconnect electrical connectors between main wiring (14401) and steering column. Disconnect brake shift interlock solenoid.
8. Disconnect transmission control selector indicator loop from transmission column shift selector tube (7212). Remove screw and transmission control selector indicator (7A110) from steering column.
9. Remove steering shaft-to-intermediate shaft universal joint pinch bolt.
10. Remove four nuts securing steering column to instrument panel reinforcement (04545).
11. Lower steering column to floor.
12. Using screwdriver, snap shift cable off of selector lever arm.
13. Using screwdriver, lift tab on shift cable retainer and remove shift cable from bend bracket.
14. Remove steering column from vehicle.
Installation
1. Position steering column on floor of vehicle.
2. Push shift cable retainer into slot on bend bracket and snap shift cable end onto shaft of selector lever arm.
3. Insert steering column shaft into universal joint, (part of intermediate shaft) making sure cutout in steering column shaft aligns with universal joint pinch bolt hole.
4. Raise steering column into position onto instrument panel reinforcement studs.
5. Install instrument panel steering column opening brace.
6. Install four nuts securing steering column. Tighten to 13-17 N-m (112-153 lb-in).
7. Install steering column shaft-to-universal joint pinch bolt. Tighten to 40-54 N-m (30-40 lb-ft).
8. Install transmission control selector indicator. Connect cable loop to transmission column shift selector lever.
9. Connect main wiring to steering column electrical connectors. Connect shift lock actuator (3Z719).
10. Install instrument panel steering column cover reinforcement and tighten screws to 10-14 N-m (88-123 lb-in).
11. Install instrument panel steering column cover and tighten screws to 2.1-2.9 N-m (19-25 lb-in).
12. Install steering wheel as outlined in this section.
Steering Column Installation
³ Item ³ Part Number ³ Description ³
³ 1 ³ 04545 ³ Instrument Panel Reinforcement ³
³ 2 ³ 3530 ³ Steering Column Shroud (Upper) ³
³ 3 ³ 7210 ³ Gearshift Lever ³
³ 4 ³ 3C529 ³ Steering Column ³
³ 5 ³ 3F609 ³ Tilt Wheel Handle and Shank ³
³ 6 ³ 55929-S2 ³ Screw ³
³ 7 ³ 3530 ³ Steering Column Shroud (Lower) ³
³ 8 ³ N806423-S58 ³ Nut ³
³ 9 ³ 7E395 ³ Shift Cable and Bracket ³
³ A ³ -- ³ Tighten to .7-1.1 N-m ³
³ ³ ³ (6.2-9.7 Lb-In) ³
³ B ³ -- ³ Tighten to 13-17 N-m ³
³ ³ ³ (10-13 Lb-Ft) ³
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