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Steering Column: Assembly

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    NOTE: Use premium long-life grease to lubricate the steering column lock lever actuators.
  1. Install the upper and lower steering column lock lever actuators.
    1. Install the upper steering column lock lever actuator.
    2. Install the lower steering column lock lever actuator.
    2. Fig 1: Upper And Lower Lock Lever Actuator
    GF0007821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Coat all surfaces with premium long-life grease.
  2. Install the steering column lock pawl.
    1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
    2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Lock Pawl & Lever Pin
    GF0007851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
    GF0007822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The upward 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.
  4. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
    Item Part Number Description
    1 - Outer race
    2 3517 Bearing (in the upward position)
    3 - Ball
    4 - Inner race
    5. Fig 4: Sectional View Of Bearing And Races
    GF0007852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the transmission control selector lever spring clip and the gearshift lever socket bushings on the shift tube.
    • Coat the gearshift lever socket bushings with premium long-life grease.
    6. Fig 5: Locating Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings
    GF0007846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with premium long-life grease.
    7. Fig 6: Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
    GF0007845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    8. Fig 7: Locating Gearshift Lever
    G03884935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
  8. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
    9. Fig 8: Locating Gearshift Lever Pin
    GF0007844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
    • Coat the end of the spring with premium long-life grease.
    10. Fig 9: Locating Gearshift Selector Tube Spring
    G03884933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the transmission selector lever arm and support on the shift tube.
    1. Position the transmission selector lever arm and support.
    2. Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
    11. Fig 10: Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Support On The Shift Tube
    GF0007853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the shift tube.
    1. Position the shift tube.
    2. Position the 2 shift tube clamps.
    3. Install the 4 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    12. Fig 11: Shift Tube, Clamps And Bolts
    GF0007854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: If installing a new transmission shift selector position insert, make sure that the correct part is being installed.
  12. Install the brake shift interlock solenoid.
    1. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid.
    2. Install the 3 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    13. Fig 12: Identifying Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid And Bolts
    GF0007855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
  13. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the small steering column upper bearing into the ignition lock cylinder housing.
    Item Part Number Description
    1 - Outer race
    2 3517 Bearing (in the upward position)
    3 - Ball
    4 - Inner race
    14. Fig 13: Upper Steering Column Bearing - Installed Position
    GF0007823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 14: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    GF0007824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
  14. Install the large upper steering column lower bearing into the ignition lock cylinder housing.
    Item Part Number Description
    1 - Bearing slot
    2 3511 Ignition lock cylinder housing
    3 - Outer race
    4 - Bearing (in the upward position)
    5 - Ball
    6 - Inner race
    15. Fig 15: Large Bearing Installation In Lock Cylinder Housing - Sectional View
    GF0007825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 16: Installing Steering Column Bearing In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    GF0007826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the steering column shaft in the ignition lock cylinder housing.
    • Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.
    16. Fig 17: Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring On The Steering Column Shaft
    GF0007827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    17. Fig 18: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G04708925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    18. Fig 19: Locating Steering Column Bearing Spring
    G03884924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column upper bearing snap ring.
    19. Fig 20: Locating Snap Ring
    G03884923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
    20. Fig 21: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
    GF0007828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the 2 ignition screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the ignition lock cylinder housing screws with premium long-life grease.
    21. Fig 22: Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    GF0007829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with premium long-life grease.
  21. Align the ignition 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.
    22. Fig 23: Locating Upper And Lower Steering Column Lock Actuators
    GF0007830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. 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.
    23. Fig 24: Identifying Shop Fabricated Tool & Steering Column Position Spring
    G04309597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Position the ignition lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing.
    • Tighten the 2 ignition lock cylinder housing screws to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
    24. Fig 25: Lock Cylinder Housing Screw
    GF0007831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the steering column lower bearing tolerance ring.
    25. Fig 26: Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    GF0007856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
    26. Fig 27: Sensor Ring And Bearing Spring
    GF0007832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. If equipped, position the steering wheel rotation sensor and install the 2 screws.
    • Tighten to 1 Nm (9 lb-in).
  27. Install the gearshift lever assembly and install the retaining pin.
    28. Fig 28: Transmission Range Selector Lever & Pin
    GF0012506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
  28. Install the ignition lock cylinder gear.
    • Use premium long-life grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
    29. Fig 29: Steering Column Lock Gear
    GF0007837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the ignition lock cylinder 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 ignition lock cylinder bearing with premium long-life grease.
    30. Fig 30: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    GF0007857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the ignition lock cylinder bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
    31. Fig 31: Locating Snap Ring
    GF0007835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the ignition switch.
    1. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    2. Install the 2 screws and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    32. Fig 32: Ignition Switch And Screws
    GF0007833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  33. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .
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