How do I remove the steering wheel on a 2000 ford windstar?

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This is not an easy procedure, especially since you've never done it before. With the wheels in the straight ahead position, look at the back of the steering wheel, you'll see two holes. One at 9 o'clock and one at 3 o'clock. You stick a small flat blade screwdriver in the first hole and you pry on the retaining spring while gently pulling on the airbag until it releases. Repeat on the other side. I'm a professional mechanic and the first time I did it, it took me over a half hour to figure it out. Now I can do it in less than a minute. Might want to take it to the dealer.

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push up and give it a shape blow with your other hand.

SOURCE: squeaking when turning steering wheel

that would be your power steering. The fluid may be low.

SOURCE: 1998 Ford Windstar Transmission to 2000 Ford Windstar

while it is possible to perform that swap, the newer 2000+ transmissions will have updated internals and such.

so will it work............. yes.

is it optimal.................no.

SOURCE: power steering pump on a 2001 ford windstar

There is a special tool for that. It should be available at most auto parts stores.