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Steering Column - Automatic Transmission: Assembly

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    All vehicles 

    NOTE: Use premium long-life 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 Lower Lock Actuator
      G04644788Courtesy 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 Lever Pin
      G04644789Courtesy 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 and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
      G04644790Courtesy 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: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing And Sleeve
    G04644791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
  5. 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 5: Identifying Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings & Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip
      G04611037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with premium long-life grease.
      Fig 6: Identifying Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
      G03913572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 7: Locating Gearshift Lever
    G03884935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
    Fig 8: Locating Gearshift Lever Pin
    G03913574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
  9. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
    • Coat the end of the spring with premium long-life grease.
      Fig 9: Locating Gearshift Selector Tube Spring
      G03884933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. 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 10: Identifying Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Support
      G04644797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. 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 11: Identifying Shift Tube Clamps
      G04644798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. CAUTION: If installing a new transmission shift selector position insert, make sure that the correct part is being installed.
  12. 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 12: Identifying Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid And Bolts
      G04644799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 13: Locating Upper Steering Column Bearing
    G04644800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 14: Installing Bearing In Lock Cylinder Housing
    G03884958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the steering column upper bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    14. Vehicles with tilt column 

    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 15: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing
    G04644802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 16: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing
    G03884960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the steering column lower bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    15. All vehicles 

  15. 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 17: Identifying Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
      G03919720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 18: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G04708925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 19: Locating Steering Column Bearing Spring
    G03884924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 20: Locating Snap Ring
    G03884923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
    Fig 21: Installing Turn Indicator Cancel Cam
    G04644808Courtesy 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: Locating Steering Actuator Housing
      G04644809Courtesy 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: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
      G04644810Courtesy 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 Screws
    G04644812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    24. Vehicles with tilt column 

  24. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
      Fig 26: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Spring
      G04644813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

      3. Vehicles with fixed column 

  25. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 27: Locating Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G04644814Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    26. All vehicles 

  26. 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 6 Nm (54 lb-in).
      Fig 28: Identifying Ignition Switch Screws
      G04644815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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 29: 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 30: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
      G04644817Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 31: Locating Bearing Retainer
    G03884915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the gearshift lever and the gearshift lever pin.
  31. Install the multifunction switch and 2 screws.
    • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  32. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  33. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
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