What torque is used on the steering column nuts?

The illustration shows 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) for the steering column nuts.

How is the selector lever indicator cable positioned aside?

Loosen the screw, disconnect the cable, then position the selector lever indicator cable aside. The screw torque shown is 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

What vehicles does this procedure apply to?

The footer states 2003 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis/Marauder, 7/2002.

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2003 Crown Victoria Shift Lock Actuator Removal - Service Manual 307-05-2

2003 Crown Victoria transmission external controls removal and installation steps with figures and torque values

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Service procedure page for 2003 Crown Victoria transmission external controls with numbered removal/installation steps, figures, and torque specs.

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This is page 307-05-2 from the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis/Marauder factory service manual (dated 7/2002), covering the Automatic Transaxle/Transmission External Controls section. It continues a removal and installation procedure, showing steps 5 through 9 for removing the shift lock actuator (part 3F752) and the transmission shift selector position insert (part 7A216) from the steering column. Steps include positioning the selector lever indicator cable aside (loosening the screw, disconnecting the cable), removing four nuts to lower the steering column, removing three bolts to separate the shift lock actuator and shift selector position insert, disconnecting the electrical connector, and removing the components. Installation is the reverse of removal. Torque specifications shown in the illustrations are: selector lever indicator cable screw 4 Nm (35 lb-in), steering column nuts 15 Nm (11 lb-ft), and shift lock actuator bolts 9 Nm (80 lb-in). Four Ford illustration reference numbers appear: A0025684, A0019915, A0019916, and A0019917. This page is useful for anyone servicing the column shift interlock or shift indicator components on a 2003 Panther-platform Ford/Mercury vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

What torque is used on the steering column nuts?: The illustration shows 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) for the steering column nuts.
What are the part numbers for the shift lock actuator and shift selector position insert?: The shift lock actuator is part 3F752 and the transmission shift selector position insert is part 7A216.
How is the selector lever indicator cable positioned aside?: Loosen the screw, disconnect the cable, then position the selector lever indicator cable aside. The screw torque shown is 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
How many bolts hold the shift lock actuator?: Three bolts are removed to separate the shift lock actuator and the transmission shift selector position insert from the steering column; the bolt torque shown is 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
What vehicles does this procedure apply to?: The footer states 2003 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis/Marauder, 7/2002.