Standard Column: Reassembly

On 3-speed manual transmissions, place bushing in socket retainer in outer tube. Place bushing on upper hub and wave washer on lower hub of shift socket.
On automatic transmissions, install shift socket on outer tube and place wave washer in flange hub. On 4-speed manual transmissions, install flange extension on outer tube.
On all models, install flange onto outer tube by pinching nuts together and pressing flange in place. Retaining bolt "T" head will engage cutouts in outer tube as nuts are tightened.
Insert assembled shift tube assembly through lower column opening. Install shift tube retaining rivet through bottom of shift socket on automatic transmissions. Install steering shaft clip below knurl for upper bearing.
On Bronco and Pickup only, check assembled shaft length. It should be 35.6" (.9 m). Adjust by gently tapping in the appropriate direction.
Load shaft up through bottom of column taking care not to collapse steering shaft. Place cover insulator onto upper bearing and press onto knurl on steering shaft until snap ring groove is visible above bearing.
Install snap ring. Install turn signal and hazard warning switch. Install lower bearing retainer. On Bronco and Pickup, ensure that the centerline of the coupling shaft attachment hole extends .8" (20.3 mm) below the lower face of the retainer.
Minor adjustments can be made by gently tapping the shaft in the appropriate direction. On Van, install the lower bearing retainer and ensure that lower steering shaft is fully seated against upper shaft.
Install ignition switch actuation rod. Mount ignition switch and hand start retaining nuts with the lock cylinder in lock position.
Tighten retaining nuts and remove clip. Install shift lever. Install turn signal switch lever.