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Removal And Installation: Column: Installation

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    COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 

  1. Support the steering column and install the nuts.
    Fig 1: Supporting Steering Column And Installing Nuts
    G01439872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Attach the intermediate shaft to the steering column and install the bolt.
    Fig 2: Attaching Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column And Installing Bolt
    G01439873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3. ALL EXCEPT COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 

  3. Support the steering column and install the nuts.
    Fig 3: Supporting Steering Column And Installing Nuts
    G01439874Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Attach the intermediate shaft to the steering column and install the bolt.
    Fig 4: Attaching Intermediate Shaft To Steering Column And Installing Bolt
    G01439875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. ALL VEHICLES 

  5. Slide the shift cable into position on the steering column lower mounting bracket, then secure with the retaining tab on the shift cable.
  6. Snap the shift cable onto the shift selector pivot arm.
  7. Connect the two electrical connectors of the multi-function switch. Position the multi-function switch and install the two retaining screws.
    Fig 5: Positioning Multi-Function Switch And Installing Two Retaining Screws
    G01439876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Snap the wire connector bracket (14A206) onto the bend bracket, and connect all electrical connectors.
  9. Attach the transmission shift cable loop on the shift selector hook, position the transmission shift cable bracket (7B229) on the steering actuator housing and install the retaining screw.
    Fig 6: Positioning Transmission Shift Cable Bracket On Steering Actuator Housing
    G01439877Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the clockspring removal and installation procedure.
  10. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

    11. COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 

  11. Position the steering column support and install the nuts.
    Fig 7: Positioning Steering Column Support And Installing Nuts
    G01439878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the nuts.
    Fig 8: Installing Nuts
    G01439879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the battery ground cable(s). For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

    14. ALL EXCEPT COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 

    WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation procedure.
  14. Deactivate the supplemental restraint (SRS) system if equipped. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
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