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Steering Column: Assembly

  1. Using a suitable press and protective adapters, install the clamp retainer.
    Fig 1: Using A Suitable Press And Protective Adapters, Install Clamp Retainer
    G01561529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a small amount of grease to the tilt lever cam mating surface, making sure to fill the grooves.
    Fig 2: Applying Small Amount Of Grease To Tilt Lever Cam Mating Surface, Making Sure To Fill Grooves
    G01561530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the tilt lever.
    Fig 3: Installing Tilt Lever
    G01561531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the bearing.
    Fig 4: Installing Bearing
    G01561532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the washer.
    Fig 5: Installing Washer
    G01561533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. While holding the tilt lever, pivot the steering column mounting bracket downward and install the bolt and sleeve washer.
    Fig 6: Steering Column Mounting Bracket Downward And Install Bolt And Sleeve Washer
    G01561534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the spring, sleeve washer and the spring hanger.
    Fig 7: Installing Spring, Sleeve Washer And Spring Hanger
    G01561535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install and snug the nut.
    Fig 8: Installing Snug Nut
    G01561536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Attach a suitable spring scale with a capacity of 30 pounds to the end of the tilt lever and pull the lever into the locked position. Tighten or loosen the nut until 12-16 pounds is required to lock the lever.
    Fig 9: Attaching A Suitable Spring Scale With A Capacity Of 30 Pounds
    G01561537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Insert the short end of the spring into the bracket and while holding it in place, position the long end of the spring under the spring hanger.
    Fig 10: Inserting Short End Of Spring Into Bracket And While Holding
    G01561538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Make sure that the retainer is 4 mm (0.16 in) from top of the post or damage can result.
    Fig 11: Installing Spring Retainer
    G01561539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the spring retainer.
    12. WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column installation procedure.
  12. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
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