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Steering Column: Assembly

    NOTE: Use multi-purpose grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators. 
  1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    1. Install the steering column upper lock actuator.
    2. Install the steering column lower lock actuator.
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Upper & Lower Lock Actuator
      G04611043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with premium long-life grease. 
  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: Identifying Steering Column Lock Pawl & Lever Pin
      G04611044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the 2 bolts.
      • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
        • Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer Bolts
        G04611045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The UP position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine. 
    NOTE: Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed. 
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing & Sleeve
    G04611046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
  5. Install ignition switch.
    1. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    2. Install the 2 screws and tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
      Fig 5: Identifying Ignition Switch & Screws
      G04611047Courtesy 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 premium long-life grease.
      Fig 6: Identifying Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings & Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip
      G04611037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with premium long-life grease.
      Fig 7: Identifying Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
      G03913572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 8: Locating Gearshift Lever
    G03884935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked. 
    Fig 9: Locating Gearshift Lever Pin
    G03913574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
  10. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
    • Coat the end of the spring with premium long-life grease.
      Fig 10: Locating Gearshift Selector Tube Spring
      G03884933Courtesy 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 2 bolts and tighten to 15 Nm (12 lb-ft).
      Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Selector Lever Arm & Bolts
      G04611053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the shift tube.
    1. Position the shift tube.
    2. Position the 2 shift tube clamps.
    3. Install the 4 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 12: Identifying Shift Tube, Shift Tube Clamps And Bolts
      G04611054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the brake shift interlock solenoid.
    1. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid.
    2. Install the 3 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 13: Identifying Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid
      G04611055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed. 
    Fig 14: Identifying Upper Steering Column Bearing
    G04611056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 15: Installing Bearing In Lock Cylinder Housing
    G03884958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the steering column upper bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    15. CAUTION: Install the large steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed. 
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
    Fig 16: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing & Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G04611058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 17: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing
    G03884960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the steering column lower bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.
  16. 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 18: Identifying Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
      G03919720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 19: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G04708925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 20: Locating Steering Column Bearing Spring
    G03884924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 21: Locating Snap Ring
    G03884923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screws with premium long-life grease.
      Fig 22: Identifying Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
      G03884965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with premium long-life grease.
  21. Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft in the steering actuator housing.
    • Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
      Fig 23: Identifying Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing Position
      G04611065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Use a shop fabricated tool.
    2. Install and compress the steering column position spring.
      Fig 24: Identifying Shop Fabricated Tool & Steering Column Position Spring
      G04309597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing. Install the 2 screws and tighten to 22 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    Fig 25: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing Screw
    G04611067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 26: Identifying Steering Column Bearing Ring
    G04611068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
      Fig 27: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Spring & Sensor Ring
      G04611069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. If equipped, position the steering wheel rotation sensor and install the 2 screws.
    • Tighten to 1 Nm (9 lb-in).
    27. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
  27. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use premium long-life grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
      Fig 28: Identifying Steering Column Lock Gear
      G03913537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. 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 premium long-life grease.
      Fig 29: Rotating Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing Counterclockwise
      G04611071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 30: Locating Bearing Retainer
    G03884915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the gearshift lever assembly and install the retaining pin.
    Fig 31: Locating Retaining Pin
    G04611073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the multi-function switch and 2 screws.
    • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
      Fig 32: Locating Multi-Function Switch & Screws
      G04611074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  33. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL .
  34. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
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