Ford Fusion: Steering Column / Steering Wheel. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the driver airbag.
Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the bolt and the steering wheel.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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NOTE:
Make sure the clockspring rotor does not rotate.
NOTE:
Make sure the clockspring pins are not bent or damaged.
Tape the clockspring rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.
Installation
NOTE:
Transfer parts as needed.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Instant Gel AdhesiveTA-19-C
WSS-M2G401-B5
Repair
NOTE:
If re-adhering leather to the front side of the
steering wheel only, it will not be necessary to remove the steering
wheel...
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
NOTICE:
Precise tolerances are required when manufacturing a
steering column...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Knife
Removal
NOTICE:
Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt,
tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt
material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-002
(TOOL-4201-C)
Holding Fixture with Dial Indicator Gauge
300-OTC1819E2,200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
303-103
(T74P-6375-A)
Holding Tool, FlywheelT74P-77000-ATKIT-2009TC-F
303-1097Locking Tool, Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control UnitTKIT-2010B-FLMTKIT-2010B-ROW
303-1502Lifting Device EngineTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
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