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Steering Column - Column Shift: Assembly

  1. All vehicles

    Install the steering column lock actuators.
    1. Use grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
    2. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Actuators
    G03233274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with grease.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
    G03233275Courtesy 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.
  3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the three bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
    G03233276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
    NOTE: Install the steering column bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve
    G03233277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
  5. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column. Install the bolts.
    Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch
    G03233278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. 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 grease.
    Fig 6: Installing Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip And Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings On Shift Tube
    G03233279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with grease.
    Fig 7: Installing Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
    G03233280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 8: Positioning Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube
    G03233281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position can be blocked.
    Fig 9: Installing Gearshift Lever Pin In Shift Tube
    G03233282Courtesy 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 grease.
    Fig 10: Installing Gearshift Selector Tube Spring In Shift Tube
    G03233283Courtesy 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
    G03233284Courtesy 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
    G03233285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.
    Fig 13: Positioning Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid And Install Bolts
    G03233286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 14: Identifying Upper Steering Column Bearing Inner Race
    G03233287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 15: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G03233288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket; install the upper steering column 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: Identifying Large Steering Column Bearing Slot
    G03233289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 17: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G03233290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  15. Vehicles with tilt steering columns
    Install the large steering column bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.

  16. All vehicles

    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
    G03233291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G03233292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column bearing spring.
    Fig 20: Installing Steering Column Bearing Spring
    G03233293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 21: Installing Snap Ring
    G03233294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
    Fig 22: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
    G03233295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    Fig 23: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G03233296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with rust penetrant.
    Fig 24: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft On Steering Actuator Housing
    G03233297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft on the steering actuator housing.
    • Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
  23. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Use a shop-fabricated tool.
    2. On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.
    Fig 25: Positioning Steering Column Locking Levers On Steering Actuator Housing
    G03233298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with tilt steering columns 

  24. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 26: Tightening Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G03233299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  25. Vehicles with fixed steering columns

    Install the steering column spacer. Tighten the two lock cylinder housing screws.
    • The steering column spacer is installed on the LH side of the steering column.
    Fig 27: Installing Steering Column Spacer
    G03233300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  26. All vehicles

    Install the multifunction switch.
    1. Position the multifunction switch.
    2. Connect the electrical connectors.
    3. Install the 2 screws.
    Fig 28: Installing Multifunction Switch
    G03233301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Position the transmission control switch (TCS) harness on it's locators and the gearshift lever cover to the steering column.
    Fig 29: Positioning Transmission Control Switch Harness On It'S Locators And Gearshift Lever Cover To Steering Column
    G03233302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 30: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G03233303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  29. Vehicles with tilt steering columns

    Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column bearing spring.
    Fig 31: Installing Sensor Ring
    G03233304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  30. Vehicles with fixed steering columns

    Install the snap ring.
    Fig 32: Installing Snap Ring
    G03233305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    31. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the one o'clock position.
    Fig 33: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear
    G03233306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  31. All vehicles
    Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
  32. Install the steering column 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, rotate it counterclockwise.
    • Lubricate the steering column lock housing bearing with grease.
    Fig 34: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    G03233307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 35: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer Firmly To Engage Four Retention Tabs Into Lock Housing
    G03233308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Position the clockspring onto the steering column shaft.
    1. Align the clockspring onto the steering column shaft.
    2. Slide the clockspring down the steering column shaft and lock the clips into place.
    Fig 36: Positioning Clockspring Onto Steering Column Shaft
    G03233309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Engage the lower clockspring retaining clip into place.
    Fig 37: Engaging Lower Clockspring Retaining Clip Into Place
    G03233310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Position the ground wire and install the bolt.
    Fig 38: Positioning Ground Wire And Install Bolt
    G03233311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Route the wire harness into the two holders (one shown).
    Fig 39: Routing Wire Harness Into Two Holders (One Shown)
    G03233312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch to the steering column.
    Fig 40: Installing Key-In-Ignition Warning Indicator Switch To Steering Column
    G03233313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Install the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transmitter.
    1. Position the PATS transmitter to the steering column.
    2. Install the PATS transmitter retaining screw.
    Fig 41: Installing Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transmitter
    G03233314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Position the upper steering column shroud to the steering column.
    Fig 42: Positioning Upper Steering Column Shroud To Steering Column
    G03233315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Install the lower steering column shroud.
    1. Position the lower steering column shroud to the steering column and the upper steering column shroud.
    2. Install the screws.
    Fig 43: Installing Lower Steering Column Shroud
    G03233316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. If equipped, install the tilt wheel handle and shank.
    Fig 44: Installing Tilt Wheel Handle And Shank
    G03233317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    • Align and install the ignition switch lock cylinder to the steering column.
      • Position the ignition switch lock cylinder to the off position.
    Fig 45: Positioning Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder To Off Position
    G03233318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    44. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
  44. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .
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