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Steering Column: Assembly

  1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    1. Lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
      • Use long-life grease.
    2. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Actuators
    G02177389Courtesy 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
    G02177390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the three bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
    G02177391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column bearing.
    • Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing
    G02177392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the ignition switch.
    1. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    2. Install the screws.
    Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch
    G02177393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. 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 6: Coating Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings With Grease
    G02177394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with long-life grease.
    Fig 7: Installing Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
    G02177395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 8: Positioning Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube
    G02177396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
    Fig 9: Installing Gearshift Lever Pin In Shift Tube
    G02177397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the transmission control selector lever plunger spring in the shift tube.
    • Coat the end of the spring with long-life grease.
    Fig 10: Installing Transmission Control Selector Lever Plunger Spring
    G02177398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. 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 11: Installing Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Support
    G02177399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the shift tube.
    1. Position the shift tube.
    2. Position the clamps.
    3. Install the bolts.
    Fig 12: Installing Shift Tube
    G02177400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. If equipped with an automatic parking brake release switch, install the brake shift interlock solenoid and the switch.
    Fig 13: Installing Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid And Switch
    G02177401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the brake shift interlock solenoid.
    Fig 14: Installing Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid
    G02177402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 15: Positioning Steering Column Upper Bearing In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G02177403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the steering column upper bearing in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
  16. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 16: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing
    G02177404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 17: Positioning Steering Column Lower Bearing In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G02177405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Position the steering column lower bearing in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
  18. Using and appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
  19. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft and position the steering column shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    Fig 18: Positioning Steering Column Shaft In Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G02177406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G02177407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 20: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
    G02177408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the bearing retainer snap ring.
    Fig 21: Installing Bearing Retainer Snap Ring
    G02177409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screws with ignition lock grease.
    Fig 22: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G02177410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. 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 23: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft
    G02177411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Use the shop fabricated tool.
    2. Install and compress the steering column position spring.
    Fig 24: Positioning Steering Column Locking Levers On Steering Actuator Housing
    G02177412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 25: Tightening Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G02177413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 26: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G02177414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
    Fig 27: Installing Sensor Ring
    G02177415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the electronic steering sensor.
    1. Position the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
    2. Install the screws.
    3. Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 28: Installing Electronic Steering Sensor
    G02177416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    30. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should be in the 1 o'clock position.
    Fig 29: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear
    G02177417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease.
  31. 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 30: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    G02177418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer.
    Fig 31: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer
    G02177419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    33. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
  33. Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN .
    34. WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the reactivation procedure.
  34. Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
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