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Column Shift

Fig 1: Steering Column Replacement Components (Column Shift) With Torque Specifications
G06126021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 3E636 Ignition key cable lock retainer
2 7200 Ignition key cable lock
3 7J278 Shifter bolt
4 - Overdrive cancel switch wiring retainer (part of 7202) (2 required)
5 - Overdrive cancel switch electrical connector (part of 14401)
6 7J278 Shifter screw (2 required)
7 3Z719 Shifter assembly

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Fig 2: Steering Column Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
G06126022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
8 W504142 Multifunction switch carrier bolt (3 required)
9 3F888 Multifunction switch carrier
10 11B572 Ignition switch screw
11 11572 Ignition switch
12 15607 Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver
13 N802141 Steering wheel rotation sensor bolt (2 required)
14 3F818 Steering wheel rotation sensor
15 3A510 Lower steering column bearing

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Fig 3: Steering Column Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
G06126023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
16 3A505 Tilt housing spring
17 3D739 Steering column tilt housing and upper shaft assembly screw (2 required)
18 3F957 Tilt lever
19 3D678 Tilt lever spring
20 3F854 Steering column tilt housing and upper shaft assembly
21 3D657 Steering column lower shaft
22 3C529 Steering column
23 3D693 Tilt bumper

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  1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to Steering Column .
  2. NOTE: Do not apply excessive force to the column while mounted to the Transmission Holding Fixture or damage to the column may occur.

    Using the Transmission Holding Fixture, mount the steering column.

    Fig 4: Mounting Steering Column Using Transmission Holding Fixture
    G06462167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  3. Remove the retainer and detach the ignition key cable lock.
    • Detach the 2 overdrive cancel switch wiring retainers and the connector.
  4. Remove the bolt, 2 screws and the shifter assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

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  5. Remove the 3 bolts and the multifunction switch carrier.
  6. Remove the screw and the ignition switch.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  7. Detach the tabs and remove the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver.
  8. Remove the 2 bolts and the steering wheel rotation sensor.
    • To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
    NOTE: The D shape on the lower steering column shaft needs to engage on the bearing when installing.
  9. Release the 4 tabs and remove the lower steering column bearing.
  10. With the tilt lever in the full up position, grasp the tilt housing spring in the center and pull outward to remove.
    Fig 5: Locating Tilt Housing Spring
    G06126025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 2 screws and separate the steering column tilt housing assembly from the steering column.
    • Discard the screws.
    • To install, tighten the new screws to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  12. Rotate the tilt lever and remove the lever.
    • Remove the tilt lever spring.
      Fig 6: Removing Tilt Lever Spring
      G06126026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Index-mark the upper steering column and lower shafts for reference during assembly.
    Fig 7: Locating Index-Mark On Upper Steering Column And Lower Shafts
    G06167779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Rotate the steering column lower shaft upward and separate the lower shaft from the upper shaft.
  15. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
    • Apply the specified grease to the pivot points on the tilt lever and the pivot pins.
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