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Steering Column: Reassembly

  1. Install steering column lock and upper bearing. Tighten bolts to 12-20 ft. lbs. (16-28 N.m). Stake upper shaft serration diameter enough to ensure an interference fit between bearing and steering column upper shaft.
  2. Position bearing and insulator as far down steering column upper shaft as possible. To seat bearing and insulator, put a piece of pipe approximately 1 1/2" long by 3/4" inside diameter over end of steering shaft. Install flat washer and steering wheel nut over pipe. Tighten until bearing is seated. See Fig 1 . Install NEW snap ring.
  3. Install combination switch, bearing retaining plate, and key warning sensor. Install upper column shroud. Install lock cylinder by rotating it and pressing release pin. Install air bag clockspring. Remove tape strips. Tighten steering wheel nut to 23-33 ft. lbs. (31-45 N.m). Secure curl strap with retaining clips. Install steering column.
Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Bearing (Capri)
G93D00748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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