Item 20: Steering Column Bearing Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Bearing

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

NOTE: The numbering and description of components are for correct bearing orientation and not for an assembly order.

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer.

Install the steering column lower bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.

Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Bearing

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.