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Steering Column - Vehicles Built Before 6/2003: Assembly

    Vehicles With Stability Assist 

    WARNING: Do not install a new steering wheel rotation sensor, if the locking pin has been removed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING: Before fitting the steering wheel rotation sensor, make sure the rotor is in the correct position. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Fig 1: Checking Alignment Indicator Is In Correct Position
    G01611157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Check that the alignment indicator is in the correct position.
    2. WARNING: Make sure the steering wheel rotation sensor retaining screws are not over tightened. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor
    G01611158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering wheel rotation sensor.
    3. WARNING: Make sure the steering wheel rotation sensor retaining clamp screws are not over tightened. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  3. Install the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
    1. Install the screws.
    2. Apply grease to Ford specification, to the steering column splines.
      Fig 3: Installing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Clamp
      G01611159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. All Vehicles 

    NOTE: Make sure the steering column shafts are aligned correctly.
    Fig 4: Connecting Steering Column Two Halves
    G01611160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the steering column two halves.
    5. WARNING: Make sure the breakaway capsules are located in the holes in the bracket. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    WARNING: Make sure the bolt is not over tightened. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  5. Install the steering column bolt.
    1. Align the breakaway capsules.
    2. Tighten the steering column bolt.
      Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Bolt
      G01611161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    Fig 6: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
    G01611162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the ignition switch.
    Fig 7: Installing Ignition Switch
    G01611163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver.
    Fig 8: Installing Passive Anti-Theft System Transceiver
    G01611164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. WARNING: Make sure the clockspring is centralized before installing. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  9. Centralize the clockspring.
    1. Turn the clockspring in a COUNTERCLOCKWISE direction until a resistance is felt (approximately 2.5 turns from the central position).
    2. Turn the clockspring CLOCKWISE 2.5 turns until the arrow marked on the center of the sliding contact aligns with the raised "V" section at the 12 o'clock position on the outer cover of the clockspring. The clockspring is now centralized.
      Fig 9: Centralizing Clockspring
      G01611165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. CAUTION: Make sure the spacing collar is correctly located. Do not assemble if the spacing collar is missing.
  10. Install the air bag sliding contact.
    • Make sure both the retaining tangs lock into position on the steering column.
      Fig 10: Installing Air Bag Sliding Contact
      G01611166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the multifunction switches.
    Fig 11: Installing Multifunction Switches
    G01611167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the steering wheel.
    1. Install the bolt.
    2. Connect the speed control electrical connector (if equipped).
      Fig 12: Connecting Speed Control Electrical Connector
      G01611168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the driver air bag module.
    • Connect the air bag module electrical connector.
      Fig 13: Installing Driver Air Bag Module
      G01611169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Attach the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
    Fig 14: Attaching Driver Air Bag Module To Steering Wheel
    G01611170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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