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Steering Column - Column Shift: Assembly

  1. Install the steering column upper and lower lock actuators.
    1. Use multi-purpose grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
    2. Install the steering column upper and lower lock actuators.
    Fig 1: Installing Lock Lever Actuators
    G03913566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with multi-purpose grease.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
    G03919703Courtesy 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 bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing 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 lower bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing And Sleeve
    G03954777Courtesy 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 - 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 premium long life 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 premium long life grease.
    Fig 7: Identifying Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
    G03913572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 8: Locating Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube
    G03913558Courtesy 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 premium long life grease.
    Fig 10: Identifying Gearshift Selector Tube Spring
    G03913556Courtesy 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: Positioning Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Support
    G03954784Courtesy 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
    G03954785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.
    Fig 13: Positioning Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid Bolts - With Torque Specification
    G03954786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 14: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
    G03954787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 15: 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 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: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
    G03954789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 17: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (2 Of 2)
    G03884960Courtesy 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
    G03919720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G03913549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 20: Locating Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
    G03913548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 21: Removing/Installing Snap Ring
    G03913547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
    Fig 22: Installing Turn Indicator Cancel Cam
    G03954795Courtesy 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 penetrating and lock lubricant.
    Fig 23: Identifying Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G03884965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with penetrating and lock lubricant.
    Fig 24: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft In Steering Actuator Housing
    G03913589Courtesy 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: Identifying Locking Levers, Cylinder Housing & Spring
    G03919727Courtesy 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, & Installing Screws - With Torque Specification
    G03905200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 27: 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 28: Installing Sensor Ring
    G03913596Courtesy 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
    G03913537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use multi-purpose grease 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 multi-purpose grease.
    Fig 30: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    G03905205Courtesy 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
    G03913535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the gearshift lever assembly and install the retaining pin.
    Fig 32: Installing Gearshift Lever Assembly & Retaining Pin
    G03954805Courtesy 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
    G03954806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the multifunction switch.
  33. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
    34. NOTE: When installing the steering column, read and follow the steering column installation instructions and warnings as outlined in this article.
  34. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
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