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Steering Column - Console Shift: Assembly

  1. All Vehicles

    Install the steering column lock lever actuator.
    1. Lubricate the steering column lock lever actuator with grease.
    2. Install the steering column lock lever actuator.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Lever Actuator
    G03233197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the three bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
    G03233198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. 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 3: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve
    G03233199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
    4. CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Bearing
    G03233200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G03233201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    5. CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
    Fig 6: Installing Steering Column Bearing Slot
    G03233202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 7: Installing Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G03233203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  5. Vehicles with tilt steering columns
    Install the steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

  6. 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 8: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring On Steering Column Shaft
    G03233204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 9: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G03233205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 10: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
    G03233206Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring
    G03233207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    Fig 12: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws Loosely
    G03233208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
    Fig 13: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
    G03233209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with grease.
    Fig 14: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft On Steering Actuator Housing
    G03233210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. 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.
  13. 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 15: Positioning Steering Column Locking Levers On Steering Actuator Housing
    G03233211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  14. Vehicles with tilt steering columns

    Tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 16: Tightening Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G03233212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  15. 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 17: Installing Steering Column Spacer
    G03233213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  16. All vehicles

    Install the multifunction switch.
    1. Position the multifunction switch.
    2. Connect the electrical connectors.
    3. Install the 2 screws.
    Fig 18: Installing Multifunction Switch
    G03233214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G03233215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  18. Vehicles with tilt steering columns

    Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
    Fig 20: Installing Sensor Ring
    G03233216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  19. Vehicles with fixed steering columns

    Install the snap ring.
    Fig 21: Installing Snap Ring
    G03233217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

  20. All vehicles

    Install the ignition switch. Tighten bolts to specification.
    Fig 22: Installing Ignition Switch
    G03233218Courtesy 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 Steering Column Lock Gear
    G03233219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
  22. 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 24: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    G03233220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 25: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer Firmly To Engage Four Retention Tabs Into Lock Housing
    G03233221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. 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 lace.
    Fig 26: Positioning Clockspring Onto Steering Column Shaft
    G03233222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Engage the lower clockspring retaining clip into place.
    Fig 27: Engaging Lower Clockspring Retaining Clip Into Place
    G03233223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Position the ground wire and install the bolt.
    Fig 28: Positioning Ground Wire And Install Bolt
    G03233224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Route the wire harness into the two holders (one shown).
    Fig 29: Routing Wire Harness Into Two Holders (One Shown)
    G03233225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch to the steering column.
    Fig 30: Installing Key-In-Ignition Warning Indicator Switch To Steering Column
    G03233226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. 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 31: Installing Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transmitter
    G03233227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Position the upper steering column shroud to the steering column.
    Fig 32: Positioning Upper Steering Column Shroud To Steering Column
    G03233228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. 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 33: Installing Lower Steering Column Shroud
    G03233229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. If equipped, install the tilt wheel handle and shank.
    Fig 34: Installing Tilt Wheel Handle And Shank
    G03233230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. 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 35: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
    G03233231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    34. 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.
  34. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .
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