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Steering Column: Assembly

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    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    1. Use multi-purpose grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
    2. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    Fig 1: Installing The Steering Column Lock Actuators
    G02761569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with ignition lock grease.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
    G02761570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering column lock pawl.
    1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
    2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.
  3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Positioning Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
    G02761571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The UP position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
    NOTE: Install the steering column bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve
    G02761572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
  5. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    • Install the bolts. Tighten to specification.
    Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch
    G02761573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the transmission range selector lever spring clip and the gearshift lever socket bushings on the shift tube.
    • Coat the gearshift lever socket bushings with steering gear grease.
    Fig 6: Installing Transmission Range Selector Lever Spring Clip
    G02761574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • If the plunger was discarded during disassembly, install a new plunger.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with steering gear grease.
    Fig 7: Installing Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
    G02761575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 8: Positioning Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube
    G02761576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: The gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
    Fig 9: Installing Gearshift Lever Pin In Shift Tube
    G02761577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
  10. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
    • Coat the end of the spring with steering gear grease.
    Fig 10: Installing Gearshift Selector Tube Spring In Shift Tube
    G02761578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the transmission selector lever arm and support on the shift tube.
    1. Position the transmission selector lever arm and support.
    2. Install the bolts.
    Fig 11: Installing Transmission Selector Lever Arm
    G02761579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the shift tube.
    1. Position the shift tube.
    2. Position the shift tube clamps.
    3. Install the bolts.
    Fig 12: Installing The Shift Tube
    G02761581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. CAUTION: If installing a new shift selector position insert, make sure that the correct part is being installed.
    Fig 13: Installing The Bolts
    G02761582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and the shift selector position insert.
    • Install the bolts.
    14. NOTE: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 14: Installing The Upper Steering Column Bearing
    G02761583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 15: Installing The Upper Steering Column Bearing
    G02761584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using an appropriate bearing installer, install the upper steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    15. VEHICLES WITH TILT COLUMN 

    NOTE: Install the large steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer.
    Fig 16: Installing The Large Steering Column Bearing
    G02761585Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 17: Installing The Large Steering Column Bearing Into The Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G02761586Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the large steering column bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    16. ALL VEHICLES 

  16. Position the steering column shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    • Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.
    Fig 18: Installing The Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring On The Steering Column Shaft
    G02761587Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 19: Installing The Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G02761588Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column bearing spring.
    Fig 20: Installing The Steering Column Bearing Spring
    G02761589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 21: Installing The Snap Ring
    G02761590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    Fig 22: Installing The Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G02761591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with rust penetrant and inhibitor.
    Fig 23: Positioning The Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G02761592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft on the steering actuator housing.
    • Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
  22. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Use a shop fabricated tool.
    2. On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.
    Fig 24: Compressing The Steering Column Position Spring
    G02761593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 25: Tightening The Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G02761594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 26: Installing The Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G02761595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    25. VEHICLES WITH TILT COLUMN 

  25. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column bearing spring.
    Fig 27: Installing The Steering Column Bearing Spring
    G02761596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    26. VEHICLES WITH FIXED COLUMN 

  26. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 28: Installing The Snap Ring
    G02761597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    27. ALL VEHICLES 

    NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
    Fig 29: Installing The Steering Column Lock Gear
    G02761598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
  28. Install the steering column lock housing bearing.
    • The narrow section of the keyhole should be in the 1 o'clock position, with the tab inboard at the 3 o'clock position and rotate it counterclockwise.
    • Lubricate the steering column lock housing bearing with ignition lock grease.
    Fig 30: Installing The Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    G02761599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 31: Installing The Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer
    G02761600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    30. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
  30. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
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