SECTION 211-04: Steering Column
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Steering Column Shaft — Upper


Item Part Number Description
1 W704980 Steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt
2 W707137 Dash boot bearing nut (2 required)
3 W704980 Lower steering column shaft-to-upper steering column shaft bolt
4 3E751 Upper steering column shaft

Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B .

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .
  1. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  1. Remove and discard the lower steering column shaft-to-upper steering column shaft bolt.
  1. Remove the 2 dash boot bearing nuts.
  1. Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt.
  1. Collapse the steering column shaft slightly and remove the upper steering column shaft.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.