Ford Focus Quiz
Chassis

Steering Wheel

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6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
0204060801004030N·mlb·ft
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Removal and Installation
Item Part Number Description
1 3600 Steering wheel
2 W705985 Steering wheel bolt
3 9C888 Steering wheel switches electrical connector

  1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B.
  2. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. If equipped, disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector.
  4. Loosen the steering wheel bolt and install a suitable steering wheel puller.
    • Install the 2 jaws of the puller into the 2 slots marked PULL.
  1. Using a suitable puller, free the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.
    • Remove the bolt and the steering wheel.
    • To install, tighten to 40 N·m.
  2. NOTICE: Do not allow the clockspring to turn from its removal position or damage to the clockspring may occur.

    Tape the clockspring center rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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