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Steering Column: Assembly

  1. On all columns, install the steering column lock lever actuator and steering column lock actuator.
    1. Lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
      • Use long life grease.
    2. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Lever Actuator
    G01337452Courtesy 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.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
    G01337453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
    G01337454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing
    G01337455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 5: Steering Column Bearing Installation Legend
    G01337456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
  5. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
  6. Install the ignition switch, aligning the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    • Install the bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Ignition Switch
    G01337457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. On vehicles with column shift, 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 long-life grease.
    Fig 7: Installing Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip & Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings
    G01337458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with long-life grease.
    Fig 8: Installing Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
    G01337459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 9: Installing Gearshift Lever
    G01337460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin (7G357) must be installed correctly or first gear position may be blocked.
    Fig 10: Installing Gearshift Lever Pin
    G01337461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
  11. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
    • Coat the end of the spring with long-life grease.
    Fig 11: Installing Gearshift Selector Tube Spring
    G01337462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. 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 12: Installing Selector Lever Arm
    G01337463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the shift tube and clamps.
    Fig 13: Installing Shift Tube
    G01337464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.
    Fig 14: Installing Shift Interlock Solenoid
    G01337465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the parking brake release switch and screws.
    Fig 15: Installing Parking Brake Release Switch
    G01337466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 16: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing
    G01337467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 17: Steering Column Upper Bearing Installation Legend
    G01337468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. On all columns, position the steering column upper bearing in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
  17. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the upper steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    Fig 18: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing
    G01337469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    18. CAUTION: Install the lower steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 19: Positioning Steering Column Lower Bearing
    G01337470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the steering column lower bearing in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
  19. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the lower steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
  20. 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 20: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G01337471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 21: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G01337472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the steering column bearing spring (3C674).
    Fig 22: Installing Steering Column Bearing Spring
    G01337473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 23: Installing Snap Ring
    G01337474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
    Fig 24: Installing Turn Indicator Cancel Cam
    G01337475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    Fig 25: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G01337476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft on the steering actuator housing.
    • Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
    Fig 26: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing & Steering Column Shaft On Steering Actuator Housing
    G01337477Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Use a shop fabricated tool.
    2. On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.
    Fig 27: Positioning Steering Column Locking Levers
    G01337478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 28: Positioning Lock Cylinder Housing & Steering Actuator Housing
    G01337479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 29: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G01337480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the sensor ring and spring.
    Fig 30: Installing Sensor Ring & Spring
    G01337481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    31. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should be in the one o'clock position.
    Fig 31: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear
    G01337482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease to lubricate the steering column lock gear.
  32. Install the steering column lock housing bearing.
    • While the narrow section of the keyhole is at the one o'clock position and the tab inboard at the three o'clock position, rotate it counterclockwise.
    • Lubricate the steering column lock housing bearing with ignition lock grease.
    Fig 32: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    G01337483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 33: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer
    G01337484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    34. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
  34. Install the steering column. For additional information, see STEERING COLUMN .
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