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Steering Column: Assembly

  1. Install the steering column upper and lower lock actuators.
    1. Use ignition lock grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
    2. Install the steering column upper and lower lock actuators.
      Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Upper And Lower Lock Actuators
      G03424679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with ignition lock grease.
  2. Install the steering column lock pawl.
    1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
    2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.
      Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
      G03424680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the bolts.
      Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
      G03424681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
    NOTE: Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing And Sleeve
    G03424682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
  5. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    • Install the screws.
      Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch
      G03424683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the transmission control 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 Control Selector Lever Spring Clip And Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings On Shift Tube
      G03424684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with steering gear grease.
      Fig 7: Installing Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
      G03424685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 8: Positioning Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube
    G03424686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
    Fig 9: Installing Gearshift Lever Pin In Shift Tube
    G03424687Courtesy 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
      G03424688Courtesy 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 And Support On Shift Tube
      G03424689Courtesy 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 Shift Tube
      G03424690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.
    Fig 13: Positioning Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid
    G03424691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the plastic harness retainer and the 2 screws.
    15. Fig 14: Installing Plastic Harness Retainer
    G03424692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 15: Identifying Steering Column Upper Bearing Assembly
    G03424693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 16: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G03424694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the steering column upper bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    16. CAUTION: Install the large steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
    Fig 17: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Assembly
    G03424695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 18: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G03424696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the steering column lower bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.
  17. 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 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring On Steering Column Shaft
      G03424697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 20: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G03424698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 21: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
    G03424699Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 22: Installing Snap Ring
    G03424700Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
  22. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screws with rust penetrant.
      Fig 23: Installing Housing In A Vise
      G03424701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
      Fig 24: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
      G03424702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    23. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with rust penetrant.
  23. Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft in the steering actuator housing.
    • Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
      Fig 25: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft In Steering Actuator Housing
      G03424703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. On tilt steering columns, position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Use a shop fabricated tool.
    2. Install and compress the steering column position spring.
      Fig 26: Installing And Compressing Steering Column Position Spring
      G03424704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and install screws.
    Fig 27: Positioning Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Actuator Housing
    G03424705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 28: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G03424706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. On tilt steering column, install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
      Fig 29: Installing Sensor Ring
      G03424707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. On fixed steering column, install the snap ring on the bottom of the steering column shaft.
    Fig 30: Installing Snap Ring On Bottom Of Steering Column Shaft
    G03424708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    29. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
  29. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
      Fig 31: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear
      G03424709Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. 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 32: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
      G03424710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 33: Installing Bearing Retainer Firmly To Engage Retention Tabs Into Lock Housing
    G03424711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the gearshift lever assembly and install the retaining pin.
    Fig 34: Installing Gearshift Lever Assembly
    G03424712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Attach the steering column gearshift lever seal onto the steering column.
    Fig 35: Attaching Steering Column Gearshift Lever Seal Onto Steering Column
    G03424713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Attach the overdrive on/off wiring harness to the plastic harness retainer.
    Fig 36: Attaching Overdrive Switch Wiring Harness To Plastic Harness Retainer
    G03424714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    35. 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.
  35. Install the steering column. Refer to COLUMN  .
  36. Install the clockspring. Refer to CLOCKSPRING .
  37. Install the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder - Functional  .
  38. Install the multifunction switch. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH .
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