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Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

Install the locking lever cam and pin.

Fig 1: Installing Locking Lever Cam & Pin
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Install the lock actuator lever and pin.

Fig 2: Installing Lock Actuator Lever & Pin
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Install the lock actuator lever return spring.

Fig 3: Installing Lock Actuator Lever Return Spring
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Install the ignition lock cylinder lockout lever.

Fig 4: Installing Ignition Lock Cylinder Lockout Lever
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NOTE: The lock lever with two teeth is installed on the left-hand side.

If necessary, install the springs and lock levers.
1. Install the spring and lever on the left-hand side. Use a pin punch to hold the compressed spring in position.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Spring & Lever On Left-Hand Side
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Install the spring and lever on the right-hand side. Use the pivot pin to hold the compressed spring in position.
3. Tap the pin through the levers, pushing out the pin punch, until flush with the housing.
Install the lock lever actuators.
1. Lubricate the lock lever actuator with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
  
  Fig 6: Lubricating & Installing Lock Lever Actuators
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Install the lock lever actuators.
Install the lower bearing retainer.
1. Position the lower bearing retainer.
2. Install the three bolts.
  
  Fig 7: Installing Lower Bearing Retainer
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward.

Fig 8: Identifying Lower Bearing Components

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Install the lower bearing and sleeve.

CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.

Fig 9: Identifying Lock Cylinder Bearing Components (Rear )

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Fig 10: Installing Bearing In Lock Cylinder Housing (Rear )

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Install the bearing in the lock cylinder housing.

CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.

Fig 11: Identifying Lock Cylinder Bearing Components (Front)

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Fig 12: Installing Bearing In Lock Cylinder Housing (Front)

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Install the bearing in the lock cylinder housing.
Position the shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
- Install the bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.
  
  Fig 13: Installing Bearing Tolerance Ring
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Install the bearing sleeve.

Fig 14: Installing Bearing Sleeve
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Install the upper bearing spring.

Fig 15: Installing Upper Bearing Spring
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Install the snap ring.

Fig 16: Installing Snap Ring
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Install the tilt pivot screws loosely and position the actuator housing in a vise.
- Lubricate the pivot screws with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
  
  Fig 17: Locating Tilt Pivot Screws
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Place two nuts or spacers to hold the lock levers away from the actuator housing.

Fig 18: Holding Lock Levers Away From Actuator Housing
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NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing pivot bushings with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.

Install the lock cylinder housing.
- Position the lock cylinder housing and the shaft assembly on the actuator housing.
  
  Fig 19: Ensuring Lock Cylinder Position & Tightening Pivot Screws
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Make sure the upper and lower lock actuators are aligned.
- Install and compress the steering column position spring.
- Align the lock cylinder housing bushings with the pivot screws and tighten the screws. See Fig 19 .
- Using a long thin screwdriver, remove the nuts installed under the lock levers.
Install the bearing tolerance ring.

Fig 20: Installing Bearing Tolerance Ring
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Install the sensor ring.
1. Install the sensor ring.
  
  Fig 21: Installing Sensor Ring & Lower Bearing Spring
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2. Install the lower bearing spring.
Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index-mark on the actuator housing.
- Install the screws.
  
  Fig 22: Installing Ignition Switch Screws
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should be in the one o'clock position.

Install the lock gear.
- Use Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A to coat the lock gear.
  
  Fig 23: Installing Lock Gear
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Install the lock housing bearing.
- The narrow section of the keyhole should be in the one o'clock position, with the tab inboard at the three o'clock position, and rotate it counterclockwise.
- Lubricate the lock housing bearing with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
  
  Fig 24: Installing Lock Housing Bearing
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.

Fig 25: Installing Upper Bearing Retainer
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Install the turn indicator cancel cam.

Fig 26: Installing Turn Indicator Cancel Cam
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WARNING: To avoid risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.

Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to COLUMN .