Ford Escape: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column
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. Never install a repaired, rebuilt, aftermarket, or
remanufactured steering column. Always install a new steering column.
Failure to follow this direction can result in steering column failure.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
If installing a new steering column, connect the scan
tool and upload the module configuration information from the PSCM .
Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component
Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).
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Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the SCCM .
Refer to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (211-05 Steering Wheel
and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
This step is not necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the
steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may
result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, remove and
recenter the clockspring.
Secure the steering wheel.
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Disconnect the steering column electrical connectors and position the harness aside.
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Remove the manual park release cover.
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Push the manual park release up and through the steering column opening trim panel.
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Remove the steering column opening trim panel.
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Remove the steering column opening trim panel.
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Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.
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WARNING:
Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may
result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss
of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
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Remove and discard the steering shaft coupler retainer.
Torque:
46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
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Separate the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
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Disconnect the steering column EPAS electrical connectors.
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WARNING:
Do not reuse steering column nuts. This may result
in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering
control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury
to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove the steering column.
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Remove and discard the steering column mounting bolt.
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Remove and discard the nuts and remove the steering column.
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Transfer parts as required.
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WARNING:
Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may
result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss
of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove and discard the steering shaft coupler retainer and remove the steering column intermediate shaft.
Torque:
Stage 1:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
Stage 2:
120°
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Tighten the fasteners following the sequence shown.
Torque:
1:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
3:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Repower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
If a new steering column was installed, download the PSCM configuration from the scan tool to the new PSCM .
Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component
Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
To relearn steering angles, drive the vehicle above
64km/h (40 mph) for a minimum of 1 mile while maintaining the steering
wheel in a straight ahead position with minimal steering input for at
least 30 seconds.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Adhesive Tape
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position...
Other information:
What is the Side Parking Aid
The front and rear outermost parking aid
sensors map objects that are near to the
sides of your vehicle.
Side Parking Aid Limitations
The sensor coverage is up to 24 in (60 cm)
from the sides of your vehicle.
The side parking aid may not function if:
You switch your vehicle on, off and
back on within a few seconds...
Activation
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking
brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could
result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the electronic parking brake
system into service mode prior to servicing or removing rear brake
components...