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Steering Column: Assembly

  1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    1. Use ignition lock grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
    2. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Actuators
    G03884943Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with ignition lock grease.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
    G03905175Courtesy 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 3 bolts.
    Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer With Torque Specification
    G03913568Courtesy 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
    G03905177Courtesy 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 screws.
    Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch With Torque Specification
    G03905178Courtesy 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 steering gear grease.
    Fig 6: Identifying Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings And Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip
    G04611037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with steering gear grease.
    Fig 7: Identifying Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
    G03913572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position transmission shift selector lever the in the shift tube.
    Fig 8: Positioning Transmission Shift Selector Lever In Shift Tube
    G03884935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
    Fig 9: Removing Gearshift Lever Pin From Shift Tube
    G03913574Courtesy 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.
    Fig 10: Installing Gearshift Selector Tube Spring In Shift Tube
    G03884933Courtesy 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 With Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)
    G03884953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 12: Installing Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Support On Shift Tube With Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)
    G03884954Courtesy 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 13: Installing Shift Tube With Torque Specifications
    G03919714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. CAUTION: If installing a new transmission shift selector position insert, make sure that the correct part is being installed.
    Fig 14: Positioning Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid And Shift Selector Position Insert With Torque Specifications
    G03919715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and shift selector position insert.
    • Install the bolts.
    14. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 15: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
    G03905188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 16: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (2 Of 2)
    G03884958Courtesy 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 17: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
    G03905190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 18: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing Using Hammer
    G03884960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. On tilt steering columns, install the large steering column 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 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G03919720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 20: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G04708925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 21: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
    G03884924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 22: Installing Snap Ring
    G03884923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    20. CAUTION: The turn signal cancel cam has a flat surface and a surface that has 4 lobes. Make sure to install the cam with the flat surface upwards. Push the cam onto the shaft until it makes contact with the snap ring.
    Fig 23: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
    G03919660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
  21. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screws with ignition lock grease.
    Fig 24: Identifying Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G03884965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with ignition lock grease.
    Fig 25: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft In Steering Actuator Housing
    G03884966Courtesy 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. Position the steering column locking levers or the steering actuator housing.
    1. Use a shop fabricated tool.
    2. On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.
    Fig 26: Identifying Locking Levers, Cylinder Housing & Spring
    G03919727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 27: Tightening Lock Cylinder Housing Screws With Torque Specifications
    G03905200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 28: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G03884969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
    Fig 29: Installing Sensor Ring
    G03884970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    • Install the bolts. Tighten to specification.
    Fig 30: Installing Ignition Switch With Torque Specifications
    G03905178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    28. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
    Fig 31: Identifying Steering Column Lock Gear
    G03913537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
  29. 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.
    Fig 32: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    G03905205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 33: Installing Bearing Retainer
    G03884915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    31. 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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  31. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN  in this article.
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