OEM Ford Taurus X Steering Shaft

Ford Taurus X Steering Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Shaft Assembly, Lower
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  Q: How to service and repair the Steering Shaft intermediate on Ford Taurus X?

  A: Begin the steering column shaft intermediate servicing procedure by placing the vehicle in NEUTRAL with the help of a hoist. Use either Hunter(R) 28-75-1 Steering Wheel holding device or an equivalent to maintain the steering wheel positioned straight ahead. The steering column opening trim panel should be removed first then the steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt needs tightening to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) before installation finishes. The installation of the three steering column shaft boot nuts requires tightening them to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) torque. The steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt will be tightened to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) during reinstallation. The final step includes removing the steering column shaft before applying the reverse installation process. Steering column shaft rotation must be prevented when the intermediate shaft is disconnected because damage can occur to the Clock Spring. This requires removing and realigning the Clock Spring during such events.