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Steering Column: Assembly

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    NOTE: Use premium long-life grease to lubricate the steering column lock lever actuators.
  1. Install the upper and lower steering column lock lever actuators.
    1. Install the upper steering column lock lever actuator.
    2. Install the lower steering column lock lever actuator.
      Fig 1: Identifying Upper And Lower Steering Column Lock Lever Actuators
      G06137280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with premium long-life grease.
  2. Install the steering column lock pawl.
    1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
    2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Lock Lever Pin And Steering Column Lock Pawl
      G06137281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer With Mounting Bolts
      G06137282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The upward 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: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing And Sleeve With Inner Race
    G06137283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Item Part Number Description
    1 - Outer race
    2 3517 Bearing (in the upward position)
    3 - Ball
    4 - Inner race
  4. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
  5. 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 5: Locating Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings And Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip
      G06601245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with premium long-life grease.
      Fig 6: Locating Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
      G06601244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 7: Locating Gearshift Lever
    G06137273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
    Fig 8: Locating Gearshift Lever Pin In Shift Tube
    G06601242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
  9. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
    • Coat the end of the spring with premium long-life grease.
      Fig 9: Locating Gearshift Selector Tube Spring In Shift Tube
      G06137271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. 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 (133 lb-in).
      Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Bolts
      G06137289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the shift tube.
    1. Position the shift tube.
    2. Position the 2 shift tube clamps.
    3. Install the 4 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 11: Identifying Shift Tube Clamps With Bolts
      G06137290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: If installing a new transmission shift selector position insert, make sure that the correct part is being installed.
  12. Install the BSIA and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 12: Locating BSIA Solenoid Bolts
      G06141232Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 13: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing (Small) Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing
    G06137292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Item Part Number Description
    1 - Outer race
    2 3517 Bearing (in the upward position)
    3 - Ball
    4 - Inner race
    Fig 14: Tapping Upper Steering Column Bearing Inner Race
    G06601263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the small steering column upper bearing into the ignition lock cylinder housing.
    14. NOTE: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
    Fig 15: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing (Large) Into Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing
    G06137294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Item Part Number Description
    1 - Bearing slot
    2 3511 Ignition lock cylinder housing
    3 - Outer race
    4 - Bearing (in the upward position)
    5 - Ball
    6 - Inner race
    Fig 16: Tapping Steering Column Lower Bearing
    G06601265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the large upper steering column lower bearing into the ignition lock cylinder housing.
  15. Position the steering column shaft in the ignition lock cylinder housing.
    • Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.
      Fig 17: Locating Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring On Steering Column Shaft
      G06601266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 18: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G06137264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 19: Locating Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
    G06137263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column upper bearing snap ring.
    Fig 20: Locating Steering Column Upper Bearing Snap Ring
    G06137262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
    Fig 21: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
    G06137300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the 2 ignition screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the ignition lock cylinder housing screws with premium long-life grease.
      Fig 22: Locating Ignition Screws
      G06601271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with premium long-life grease.
  21. Align the ignition 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.
      Fig 23: Locating Upper And Lower Steering Column Lock Lever Actuators
      G06185626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. 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 24: Identifying Shop Fabricated Tool And Steering Column Position Spring
      G06137260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Position the ignition lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing.
    • Tighten the 2 ignition lock cylinder housing screws to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
      Fig 25: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
      G06137304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the steering column lower bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 26: Steering Column Lower Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G06601275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. If equipped, install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
      Fig 27: Identifying Sensor Ring And Steering Column Lower Bearing Spring
      G06137306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. If equipped, position the steering wheel rotation sensor and install the 2 screws.
    • Tighten to 1 Nm (9 lb-in).
  27. Install the gearshift lever assembly and install the retaining pin.
    Fig 28: Installing Gearshift Lever Assembly And Retaining Pin
    G06601226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    28. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
  28. Install the ignition lock cylinder gear.
    • Use premium long-life grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
      Fig 29: Locating Steering Column Lock Gear
      G06601225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the ignition lock cylinder 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 ignition lock cylinder bearing with premium long-life grease.
      Fig 30: Installing Ignition Lock Cylinder Bearing
      G06601279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the ignition lock cylinder bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 31: Locating Ignition Lock Cylinder Bearing Retainer
    G06601223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the 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 (53 lb-in).
      Fig 32: Identifying Ignition Switch And Ignition Switch Screws
      G06137311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  33. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN  .
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