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Steering Column: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .
  2. Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  3. Remove the ignition switch.
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Remove the ignition switch.
    4. Fig 1: Ignition Switch And Screws
    GF0007806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Note the position of the ignition lock cylinder gear, bearing and bearing retainer prior to removal.
  4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder bearing retainer.
    5. Fig 2: Locating Snap Ring
    GF0007835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the ignition lock cylinder bearing.
    6. Fig 3: Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    GF0007836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the ignition lock cylinder gear.
    7. Fig 4: Steering Column Lock Gear
    GF0007837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the selector lever pin and the selector lever.
    8. Fig 5: Transmission Range Selector Lever & Pin
    GF0012506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. If equipped, remove the 2 screws and the steering wheel rotation sensor.
  9. Remove the sensor ring.
    1. Remove the steering column lower bearing spring.
    2. Remove the sensor ring.
    10. Fig 6: Sensor Ring And Bearing Spring
    GF0007811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the steering column lower bearing tolerance ring from the steering column shaft.
    11. Fig 7: Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    GF0007839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 2 ignition lock cylinder housing screws.
    12. Fig 8: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing Pivot Screws
    GF0007813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: Use care when removing the spring. The spring is under high tension and may release with great force. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  12. Remove the ignition lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft from the steering actuator housing.
    1. Using a shop fabricated tool, pry up on the steering column locking levers.
    2. Remove the steering column position spring.
    13. Fig 9: Identifying Shop Fabricated Tool & Steering Column Position Spring
    G04309597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using a suitable tool, pry up on the flush surface of the turn signal cancel cam and remove it.
    14. Fig 10: Prying Up On Flush Surface Of Turn Indicator Cancel Cam Using Flat-Blade Screwdriver
    GF0007840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the steering column upper bearing snap ring.
    15. Fig 11: Locating Snap Ring
    G03884923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the steering column upper bearing spring.
    16. Fig 12: Locating Steering Column Bearing Spring
    G03884924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the steering column bearing sleeve.
    17. Fig 13: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G04708925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the steering column upper bearing tolerance ring.
    1. Slide the steering column shaft in toward the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    2. Slide the steering column upper bearing tolerance ring from the steering column shaft and remove the shaft.
    18. Fig 14: Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    GF0007815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Using a punch, remove the small steering column upper bearing from the ignition lock cylinder housing.
    19. Fig 15: Removing Steering Column Bearing From The Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    GF0007816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Using a punch, remove the large steering column upper bearing from the ignition lock cylinder housing.
    20. Fig 16: Removing Small Bearing From The Lock Cylinder Housing
    GF0007817Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If installing a new transmission shift selector position insert, make sure that the correct part is being installed.
  20. Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid and the transmission shift position insert.
    1. Remove the 3 bolts.
    2. Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid and the transmission shift position insert.
    21. Fig 17: Locating Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid & Bolts
    GF0007841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the shift tube.
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
    2. Remove the 2 shift tube clamps.
    3. Remove the shift tube.
    22. Fig 18: Shift Tube, Clamps And Bolts
    GF0007842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the transmission shift arm assembly.
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Remove the transmission shift arm assembly.
    23. Fig 19: Identifying Transmission Shift Arm Assembly & Bolts
    GF0007843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the spring.
    24. Fig 20: Locating Gearshift Selector Tube Spring
    G03884933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Drive out the gearshift lever pin from the shift tube.
    25. Fig 21: Locating Gearshift Lever Pin
    GF0007844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the gearshift lever.
    26. Fig 22: Locating Gearshift Lever
    G03884935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • If it is bent, replace the column shift selector lever plunger.
    27. Fig 23: Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
    GF0007845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the 2 gearshift lever socket bushings and the transmission control selector lever spring clip.
    28. Fig 24: Locating Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings
    GF0007846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the steering column lock pawl.
    1. Drive out the steering column lock lever pin.
    2. Remove the steering column lock pawl.
    29. Fig 25: Steering Column Lock Lever Pin And Steering Column Lock Pawl
    GF0007847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
    30. Fig 26: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing & Sleeve
    GF0007848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    31. Fig 27: Lower Bearing Retainer And Mounting Bracket
    GF0007849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the upper and lower steering column lock lever actuators.
    32. Fig 28: Upper And Lower Steering Column Lock Actuators
    GF0007850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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