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Steering Column - Column Shift: Assembly

  1. Install the steering column upper and lower lock actuators.
    1. Use Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
    2. Install the steering column upper and lower lock actuators.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Upper And Lower Lock Actuators
    G01591960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
    G01591961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering column lock pawl.
    1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
    2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin (3B663).
  3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer (3D681).
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
    G01591962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
    NOTE: Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing And Sleeve
    G01591963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
  5. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    • Install the screws.
    Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch Screw
    G01591964Courtesy 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 C3AZ-19578- A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW-M1C87-A.
    Fig 6: Installing Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip And Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings On Shift Tube
    G01591965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW-M1C87-A.
    Fig 7: Installing Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
    G01591966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 8: Installing Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube
    G01591967Courtesy 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
    G01591968Courtesy 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 C3AZ-19578-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW-M1C87-A.
    Fig 10: Installing Gearshift Selector Tube Spring In Shift Tube
    G01591969Courtesy 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
    G01591970Courtesy 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
    G01591971Courtesy 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
    G01591972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 14: Positioning Steering Column Upper Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G01591973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 15: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G01591974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the steering column upper bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    15. 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: Positioning Steering Column Lower Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G01591975Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 17: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G01591976Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the steering column lower bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.
  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
    G01591977Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G01591978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 20: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
    G01591979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 21: Installing Snap Ring
    G01591980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
    Fig 22: Installing Turn Indicator Cancel Cam
    G01591981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screws with Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C56-A.
    Fig 23: Lubricating Lock Cylinder Housing Screws With Rust Penetrant And Inhibitor
    G01591982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C56-A.
    Fig 24: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft In Steering Actuator Housing
    G01591983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft in the steering actuator housing.
    • Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
  23. On tilt steering columns, position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Use a shop fabricated tool.
    2. Install and compress the steering column position spring.
    Fig 25: Installing Steering Column Position Spring
    G01591984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and install the screws.
    Fig 26: Positioning Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Actuator Housing And Installing Screws
    G01591985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 27: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G01591986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
    Fig 28: Installing Sensor Ring
    G01591987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    27. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
    Fig 29: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear
    G01591988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A to coat the steering column lock gear.
  28. Install the steering column lock housing bearing.
    • The narrow section of the keyhole should be in the 1 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 F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
    Fig 30: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    G01591989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 31: Installing Bearing Retainer Firmly To Engaging Retention Tabs Into Lock Housing
    G01591990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the gearshift lever assembly and install the retaining pin.
    Fig 32: Installing Gearshift Lever Assembly And Retaining Pin
    G01591991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Attach the steering column gearshift lever seal onto the steering column.
    Fig 33: Attaching Steering Column Gearshift Lever Seal Onto Steering Column
    G01591992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    32. NOTE: When installing the steering column, read and follow the steering column installation instructions and warnings as outlined in this section.
  32. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to COLUMN .
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