Ford Fiesta: Steering Column / Steering Column Shaft. Removal and Installation

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Steering System / Steering Column / Steering Column Shaft. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Steering Wheel Holder

Removal

NOTE: The removal steps in this procedure may include installation details.

NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column internal sensor may result.
Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
Use the General Equipment: Steering Wheel Holder

WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove and discard the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt.
Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

WARNING: Install a new steering column shaft bolt. Reuse could result in bolt failure and loss of vehicle control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component to the left-hand side.

Remove the nuts and position aside the remote brake fluid reservoir.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

Remove the strut and spring assembly upper mount nuts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)