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Steering Column: Assembly

    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    1. Use ignition lock grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
    2. Install the steering column lock actuators.
      Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Actuators
      G01439914Courtesy 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 (3B663).
      Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
      G01439915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer (3D681).
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the three bolts.
      Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
      G01439916Courtesy 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
    G01439917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
  5. Install the ignition switch. Aligning the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    • Install the bolts. Tighten to specification.
      Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch
      G01439918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the transmission control selector lever spring clip and the gearshift lever socket bushings (7335) 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
      G01439919Courtesy 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
      G01439920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 8: Positioning Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube
    G01439921Courtesy 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
    G01439922Courtesy 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
      G01439923Courtesy 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
      G01439924Courtesy 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
      G01439925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.
    Fig 13: Positioning Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid And Installing Bolts
    G01439926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 14: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
    G01439927Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 15: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (2 Of 2)
    G01439928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the upper steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    15. VEHICLES WITH TILT COLUMN 

    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 16: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
    G01439929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 17: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (2 Of 2)
    G01439930Courtesy 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 Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring On Steering Column Shaft
      G01439931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G01439932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column bearing spring (3C674).
    Fig 20: Installing Steering Column Bearing Spring
    G01439933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 21: Installing Snap Ring
    G01439934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    Fig 22: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws And Positioning Steering Actuator Housing In Vise
    G01439935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with rust penetrant and inhibitor.
  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.
      Fig 23: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft On Steering Actuator Housing
      G01439936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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: Positioning Steering Column Locking Levers On Steering Actuator Housing
      G01439937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 25: Positioning Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Actuator Housing
    G01439938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 26: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G01439939Courtesy 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 Sensor Ring
      G01439940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the electronic steering sensor.
    1. Position the electronic steering sensor.
    2. Install the screws.
    3. Connect the electrical connector.
      Fig 28: Installing Electronic Steering Sensor
      G01439941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    VEHICLES WITH FIXED COLUMN 

  27. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 29: Installing Snap Ring
    G01439942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    28. ALL VEHICLES 

    NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the l o'clock position.
  28. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
      Fig 30: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear
      G01439943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the steering column lock housing bearing.
    • The narrow section of the keyhole should be in the l 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 31: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
      G01439944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 32: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer
    G01439945Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    31. 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.
  31. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to COLUMN .
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