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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: All steering column components are assembled with specific fasteners. They are designed with a thread-locking system to prevent loosening due to vibrations associated with normal vehicle operation.

    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. Make sure the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
  2. Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

    3. COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 

  3. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing The Nuts
    G02761524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the nuts and the steering column support.
    Fig 2: Removing The Nuts Of The Steering Column Support
    G02761525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. VEHICLES WITH 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 

  5. Remove the transmission range indicator from the steering column.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the cable and position the range indicator aside.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Cable
    G02761526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. VEHICLES WITH 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 

  6. Remove the transmission range indicator from the steering column.
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Disconnect the cable and position the range indicator aside.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission Range Indicator From Steering Column
    G02761527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    7. ALL VEHICLES 

  7. Remove the screws.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the multi-function switch from the steering column.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
    G02761528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the brake shift interlock electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Brake Shift Interlock Electrical Connector
    G02761529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    9. COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 

  9. Remove the pinch bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
    Fig 7: Removing Pinch Bolt (Commercial Chassis)
    G02761530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. ALL EXCEPT COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 

  10. Remove the pinch bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
    Fig 8: Removing Pinch Bolt (Except Commercial Chassis)
    G02761531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    11. ALL VEHICLES 

  11. Disconnect the shift cable from the selector lever pivot arm.
  12. Remove the shift cable from the steering column lower mounting bracket by pushing the tab on the cable in and sliding the cable off the bracket.
  13. Disconnect the ignition switch.
  14. Lower the steering column bend bracket and disconnect the plastic electrical connectors.

    COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 

  15. While supporting the steering column, remove the nuts.
    Fig 9: Removing Nuts
    G02761532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    16. ALL EXCEPT COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 

  16. While supporting the steering column, remove the nuts.
    Fig 10: Removing Nuts
    G02761533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    17. ALL VEHICLES 

  17. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
  18. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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