Lincoln Nautilus: Steering Column / Steering Column. Removal and Installation

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.

1. Depower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

1. NOTE: This step 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).
   Refer to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 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).
   

1. Detach the retainer and disconnect the SCCM electrical connector(s).
   

Vehicles with Adaptive Steering

1. Disconnect the SCCM electrical connector.
   

Vehicles with power adjustable steering column

1. Detach the retainer, disconnect the power tilt motor and power telescopic motor electrical connectors.
   

1. Disconnect the deployable steering column electrical connector.
   

1. NOTICE: 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 bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft.
   Torque: 20 lb.ft (27.5 Nm)

1. NOTICE: Do not reuse steering column bolts. 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 and discard the bolts and remove the steering column.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Installation

All vehicles

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Repower the SRS .
   Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
   

Vehicles with power adjustable steering column

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

1. If a new memory steering column has been installed, use the steering column control switch and set the soft stops as follows.
   
   1. Move the column upward until it reaches the end of travel.
      
   2. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
      
   3. Move the column downward until it reaches the end of travel.
      
   4. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
      

1. If a new memory steering column has been installed, use the steering column control switch and set the soft stops as follows.
   
   1. Move the column rearward until it reaches the end of travel.
      
   2. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
      
   3. Move the column forward until it reaches the end of travel.
      
   4. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.