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Steering Column: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the multifunction switch. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH .
  2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder - Functional  .
  3. Remove the clockspring. Refer to CLOCKSPRING .
    4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
  4. Remove the steering column. Refer to COLUMN  .
  5. Remove the overdrive on/off wiring harness from the plastic harness retainer.
    Fig 1: Removing Overdrive Switch Wiring Harness From Plastic Harness Retainer
    G03424647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Unclip the steering column opening gearshift lever seal from the steering column.
    Fig 2: Uncliping Steering Column Opening Gearshift Lever Seal From Steering Column
    G03424648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the gearshift lever retaining pin and remove the gearshift lever assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Gearshift Lever Assembly
    G03424649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the steering column lock gear, bearing and retainer prior to removal.
    Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring
    G03424650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the snap ring.
  9. Remove the steering column lock housing bearing.
    Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    G03424651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the steering column lock gear.
    Fig 6: Removing Steering Column Lock Gear
    G03424652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. On a fixed steering column, remove the snap ring from the bottom of the steering column shaft.
    Fig 7: Removing Snap Ring From Bottom Of Steering Column Shaft
    G03424653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. On a tilt steering column, remove the sensor ring.
    1. Remove the steering column lower bearing spring.
    2. Remove the sensor ring.
      Fig 8: Removing Sensor Ring
      G03424654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring from the steering column shaft.
    Fig 9: Removing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring From Steering Column Shaft
    G03424655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the two lock cylinder housing pivot screws.
    Fig 10: Removing Lock Cylinder Housing Pivot Screws
    G03424656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. WARNING: The steering column position spring is under tension and can come out with great force.
  15. Remove the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft from the steering actuator housing.
    1. Pry up on the steering column locking levers using a shop fabricated tool.
    2. On tilt steering columns, remove the steering column position spring.
      Fig 11: Removing Steering Column Position Spring
      G03424657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Using a flat-blade screw driver pry up on the flush surface of the turn indicator cancel cam and remove.
    Fig 12: Prying Up On Flush Surface Of Turn Indicator Cancel Cam
    G03424658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the snap ring.
    Fig 13: Removing Snap Ring
    G03424659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 14: Removing Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
    G03424660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 15: Removing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G03424661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    1. Slide the steering column shaft in toward the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    2. Slide the steering column bearing tolerance ring off the steering column shaft and remove the shaft.
      Fig 16: Sliding Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring Off Steering Column Shaft
      G03424662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Using a suitable punch, remove the steering column upper bearing from the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    Fig 17: Removing Steering Column Upper Bearing From Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G03424663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. On a tilt steering column, use a suitable punch to remove the steering column lower bearing from the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    Fig 18: Removing Steering Column Lower Bearing From Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G03424664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the two screws and remove the plastic harness retainer.
    Fig 19: Removing Plastic Harness Retainer
    G03424665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid and the transmission shift position insert.
    1. Remove the three bolts.
    2. Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid and the transmission shift position insert.
      Fig 20: Removing Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid And Transmission Shift Position Insert
      G03424666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the shift tube.
    1. Remove the four bolts.
    2. Remove the two shift tube clamps.
    3. Remove the shift tube.
      Fig 21: Removing Shift Tube
      G03424667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the transmission shift arm assembly.
    1. Remove the two bolts.
    2. Remove the transmission shift arm assembly.
      Fig 22: Removing Transmission Shift Arm Assembly
      G03424668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the spring.
    Fig 23: Removing Spring
    G03424669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Drive out the gearshift lever pin from the shift tube.
    Fig 24: Driving Out Gearshift Lever Pin From Shift Tube
    G03424670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the gearshift lever.
    Fig 25: Removing Gearshift Lever
    G03424671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • l If it is bent, replace the column shift selector lever plunger.
      Fig 26: Removing Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
      G03424672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the two gearshift lever socket bushings and the transmission control selector lever spring clip.
    Fig 27: Removing Two Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings And Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip
    G03424673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the steering column lock pawl.
    1. Drive out the steering column lock lever pin.
    2. Remove the steering column lock pawl.
      Fig 28: Removing Steering Column Lock Pawl
      G03424674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the ignition switch.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the ignition switch.
      Fig 29: Removing Ignition Switch
      G03424675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
    Fig 30: Removing Steering Column Lower Bearing And Sleeve
    G03424676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.
      Fig 31: Removing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
      G03424677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the steering column upper and lower lock actuator.
    Fig 32: Removing Steering Column Upper And Lower Lock Actuator
    G03424678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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