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Steering Column: Assembly

  1. Install the locking lever cam and pin.
    Fig 1: Installing Locking Lever Cam And Pin
    G01623322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the lock actuator lever and pin.
    Fig 2: Installing Lock Actuator Lever And Pin
    G01623323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the lock actuator lever return spring.
    Fig 3: Installing Lock Actuator Lever Return Spring
    G01623324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the ignition lock cylinder lockout lever.
    Fig 4: Installing Ignition Lock Cylinder Lockout Lever
    G01623325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: The lock lever with two teeth is installed on the left-hand side.
    Fig 5: Installing Springs And Lock Levers
    G01623326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If necessary, install the springs and lock levers.
    1. Install the spring and lever on the left-hand side. Use a pin punch to hold the compressed spring in position.
    2. Install the spring and lever on the right-hand side. Use the pivot pin to hold the compressed spring in position.
    3. Tap the pin through the levers, pushing out the pin punch, until flush with the housing.
  6. Install the lock lever actuators.
    1. Lubricate the lock lever actuator with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
    2. Install the lock lever actuators.
    Fig 6: Installing Lock Lever Actuators
    G01623327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the three bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Lower Bearing Retainer & Bolts
    G01623328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward.
    Fig 8: Identifying Different Position Of Bearing And Sleeve
    G01623329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the lower bearing and sleeve.
    9. CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
    Fig 9: Installing Bearing In Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
    G01623330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 10: Installing Bearing In Lock Cylinder Housing (2 Of 2)
    G01623331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the bearing in the lock cylinder housing.
    10. CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
    Fig 11: Identifying Different Position Of Bearing
    G01623332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 12: Installing Bearing In Lock Cylinder Housing
    G01623333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the bearing in the lock cylinder housing.
  11. Position the shaft i the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    • Install the bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.
    Fig 13: Installing Bearing Tolerance Ring On Steering Column Shaft
    G01623334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the bearing sleeve.
    Fig 14: Installing Bearing Sleeve
    G01623335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the upper bearing spring.
    Fig 15: Installing Upper Bearing Spring
    G01623336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 16: Installing Snap Ring
    G01623337Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the tilt pivot screws loosely and position the actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the pivot screws with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-1958-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
    Fig 17: Installing Tilt Pivot Screws
    G01623338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Place two nuts or spacers to hold the lock levers away from the actuator housing.
    Fig 18: Placing Two Nuts To Hold Lock Levers Away From Actuator Housing
    G01623339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing pivot bushings with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
    Fig 19: Tightening Torque Specification Of Pivot Screw
    G01623340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the lock cylinder housing.
    • Position the lock cylinder housing and the shaft assembly on the actuator housing.
    • Make sure the upper and lower lock actuators are aligned.
    • Install and compress the steering column position spring.
    • Align the lock cylinder housing bushings with the pivot screws and tighten the screws.
    • Using a long thin screwdriver, remove the nuts installed under the lock levers.
  18. Install the bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 20: Installing Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G01623341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the lower bearing spring.
    Fig 21: Installing Sensor Ring
    G01623342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index-mark on the actuator housing.
    • Install the screws.
    Fig 22: Installing Ignition Switch Screws
    G01623343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should be in the one o'clock position.
    Fig 23: Installing Lock Gear
    G01623344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the lock gear.
    • Use Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-1958-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A to coat the lock gear.
  22. Install the lock housing bearing.
    • The narrow section of the keyhole should be in the one o'clock position, with the tab inboard at the three o'clock position, and rotate it counterclockwise.
    • Lubricate the lock housing bearing with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
    Fig 24: Installing Lock Housing Bearing
    G01623345Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 25: Installing Upper Bearing Retainer
    G01623346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
    Fig 26: Installing Turn Indicator Cancel Cam
    G01623347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    25. WARNING: To avoid risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instruction in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
  25. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to COLUMN .
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