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Steering Column: Assembly

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  1. Using a suitable press and protective adapters, install the clamp retainer.
    Fig 1: Installing Clamp Retainer
    G03929002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Apply a small amount of grease to the tilt lever cam mating surface, making sure to fill the grooves.
    Fig 2: Applying Small Amount Of Grease To Tilt Lever Cam Mating Surface
    G03929003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the tilt lever.
    Fig 3: Installing Tilt Lever
    G03929000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the bearing.
    Fig 4: Installing Bearing
    G03928999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the washer.
    Fig 5: Installing Washer
    G03928998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. While holding the tilt lever, pivot the steering column mounting bracket downward and install the bolt and sleeve washer.
    Fig 6: Installing Bolt And Sleeve Washer
    G03928997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the spring, sleeve washer and the spring hanger.
    Fig 7: Installing Spring, Sleeve Washer And Spring Hanger
    G03929008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install and snug the nut.
    Fig 8: Installing Nut
    G03929009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Attach a suitable spring scale with a capacity of 30 pounds to the end of the tilt lever and pull the lever into the locked position. Tighten or loosen the nut until 12-16 pounds is required to lock the lever.
    Fig 9: Measuring Force Required To Move Tilt Lever
    G03929010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Insert the short end of the spring into the bracket and while holding it in place, position the long end of the spring under the spring hanger.
    Fig 10: Installing Spring Into Bracket
    G03929011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Make sure that the retainer is 4 mm (0.16 in) from top of the post or damage can result.
    Fig 11: Installing Spring Retainer
    G03929012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the spring retainer.
    12. WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column installation procedure.
  12. Install the steering column. For additional information, STEERING COLUMN .
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