211-04-1 211-04-1Steering Column

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSteering Column Shaft Upper

Item Part Number Description Item Part Number Description3 W704980 Lower steering column1 W704980 Steering column

shaft-to-upper steeringshaft-to-steering column boltcolumn shaft bolt2 W707137 Dash boot bearing nuts (2

4 3E751 Steering column shaftrequired)(Continued)

Copyright 2006, Ford Motor CompanyLast updated: 6/19/2006 2007 Mustang, Mustang GT 8/2006

211-04-2 211-04-2Steering ColumnREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)Removal and Installation 3. Remove and discard the lower steering column

shaft-to-upper steering column shaft bolt.CAUTION: Do not allow the steering To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

column to rotate while the steering column shaftis disconnected or damage to the clockspring can 4. Remove the 2 dash boot bearing nuts.result. If there is evidence that the steering

To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).column shaft has rotated the clockspring must beremoved and recentered. For additional 5. Remove and discard the steering columninformation, refer to Section 501-20B. shaft-to-steering column bolt.

To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on ahoist. For additional information, refer to 6. Remove the steering column shaft.Section 100-02.

Collapse the steering column shaft slightlyto facilitate removal.2. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead

position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.position.

2007 Mustang, Mustang GT 8/2006