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Steering Column - Manual Transmission: Assembly

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    All Vehicles 

  1. Install the steering column lock lever actuator.
    1. Lubricate the steering column lock lever actuator with ignition lock grease.
    2. Install the steering column lock lever actuator.
      Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Lever Actuator
      G03273306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the three bolts.
      Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
      G03273307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve
    G03273308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
  4. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    5. CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
    Fig 4: Identifying Proper Steering Column Bearing Installation
    G03273309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve
    G03273310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    6. Vehicles With Tilt Steering Column 

    CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
    Fig 6: Identifying Proper Steering Column Bearing Installation - Tilt
    G03273311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 7: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve - Tilt
    G03273312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    7. All Vehicles 

  7. 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 8: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
      G03273313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 9: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G03273314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 10: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
    G03273315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring
    G03273316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    Fig 12: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G03273317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
    Fig 13: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
    G03273318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with ignition lock grease.
  13. 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 14: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
      G03273319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. 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 15: Positioning Steering Column Locking Levers
      G03273320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    15. Vehicles With Tilt Steering Column 

  15. Tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 16: Tightening Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G03273321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    16. Vehicles With Fixed Steering Column 

  16. Install the steering column spacer. Tighten the two lock cylinder housing screws.
    • The steering column spacer is installed on the LH side of the steering column.
      Fig 17: Installing Steering Column Spacer
      G03273322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    17. All Vehicles 

  17. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 18: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G03273323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    18. Vehicles With Tilt Steering Column 

  18. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
      Fig 19: Installing Sensor Ring
      G03273324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    19. Vehicles With Fixed Steering Column 

  19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 20: Installing Snap Ring
    G03273325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    20. All Vehicles 

  20. Install the ignition switch.
    Fig 21: Installing Ignition Switch
    G03273326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should be in the 1 o'clock position.
  21. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
      Fig 22: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear
      G03273327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. 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 ignition lock grease.
      Fig 23: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
      G03273328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 24: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer
    G03273329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    24. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
  24. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  25. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
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