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Steering Column - Column Shift: Assembly

    NOTE: Use premium long-life grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Upper And Lower Lock Actuator
    G04708878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    1. Install the steering column upper lock actuator.
    2. Install the steering column lower lock actuator.
    2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with premium long-life grease.
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Lock Pawl And Steering Column Lock Lever Pin
    G04708879Courtesy 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 2 bolts.
      • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer And Bolts
    G04708880Courtesy 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: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing
    G04708881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
  5. Install 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 (54 lb-in).
    Fig 5: Identifying Ignition Switch And Screws
    G04708882Courtesy 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 & 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
    G03884935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
    Fig 9: Locating Gearshift Lever Pin
    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: Locating Gearshift Selector Tube Spring
    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 2 bolts and tighten to 15 Nm (12 lb-ft).
    Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Bolts
    G04708888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the shift tube (1).
    1. Position the shift tube.
    2. Position the 2 shift tube clamps (2).
    3. Install the 4 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    Fig 12: Identifying Shift Tube, Shift Tube Clamps And Bolts
    G04708889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. 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).
    Fig 13: Identifying Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid And Bolts
    G04708890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 14: Locating Steering Column Upper Bearing
    G04708891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 15: Installing Bearing In Lock Cylinder Housing
    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
    G04708893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 17: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing
    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: Identifying Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G03919720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 19: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G04708925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 20: Locating Steering Column Bearing Spring
    G03884924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 21: Locating Snap Ring
    G03884923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
    Fig 22: Identifying Turn Indicator Cancel Cam
    G04708899Courtesy 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 premium long-life grease.
    Fig 23: Identifying Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G03884965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with premium long-life grease.
    Fig 24: Locating Upper And Lower Steering Column Lock Actuators
    G04708901Courtesy 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 Shop Fabricated Tool & Steering Column Position Spring
    G04309597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing. Install the 2 screws and tighten to 22 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    Fig 26: Locating Screw
    G04708903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 27: Locating Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G04708904Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
    Fig 28: Identifying Sensor Ring And Steering Column Lower Bearing Spring
    G04708905Courtesy 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: Identifying Steering Column Lock Gear
    G03913537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use premium long-life 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 premium long-life grease.
    Fig 30: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    G04708907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 31: Locating Bearing Retainer
    G03884915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the gearshift lever assembly and install the retaining pin.
    Fig 32: Installing Gearshift Lever Assembly And Retaining Pin
    G04708909Courtesy 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
    G04708910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the multifunction switch and 2 screws.
    • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  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  in this article.
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