Steering wheel - removal and refitting
Removal
1 According to model, either pull off the steering wheel trim or prise out the insert which carries the Ford motif at the centre of the steering wheel.
Removing the steering wheel trim to reveal the steering wheel retaining nut
Insert the ignition key and turn it to position 1.
2 Prevent the steering wheel from turning with the front roadwheels in the straightahead attitude. Unscrew the steering wheel retaining nut using a socket with extension.
3 Scribe an alignment mark between the steering wheel and shaft end face to ensure correct realignment when refitting.
4 Remove the steering wheel from the shaft. No effort should be required to remove the steering wheel as it is located on a hexagonal section shaft which does not cause the binding associated with splined shafts.
5 Note the steering shaft direction indicator cam which has its peg uppermost.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Check that the roadwheels are still in the straightahead position and locate the steering wheel so that the alignment index marks made on the steering wheel and shaft end face correspond. Refit and tighten the steering wheel retaining nut to the specified torque setting. Refit the steering wheel trim.