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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. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  3. Pull to release the retaining clips and remove the steering column opening lower finish panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Opening Lower Finish Panel
    G03884891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
    1. Release the pin-type retainers and remove the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the screw and data link connectors.
    3. Remove the bolts.
    4. Remove the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
      Fig 2: Removing Bolts
      G03884892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors at the base of the steering column.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Clockspring Electrical Connectors At Base Of Steering Column
    G03884893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. Commercial chassis 

  6. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 4: Removing Nuts
    G03884894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the nuts and the steering column support.
    Fig 5: Removing Nuts And Steering Column Support
    G03884895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. Vehicles with 4-speed automatic transmission 

  8. Remove the transmission range indicator from the steering column.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the cable and position the range indicator aside.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Cable And Positioning Range Indicator Aside
      G03884896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with 5-speed automatic transmission 

  9. Remove the transmission range indicator from the steering column.
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Disconnect the cable and position the range indicator aside.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Cable And Positioning Range Indicator Aside
      G03884897Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    10. All vehicles 

  10. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
    1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.
    2. Insert a punch through the hole in the lower steering column shroud and push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
      Fig 8: Inserting Punch
      G03884979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: The steering wheel is removed for clarity.
    Fig 9: Twisting Tilt Wheel Handle
    G03884980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. If equipped, twist the tilt wheel handle and shank and remove.
  12. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
    3. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
      Fig 10: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
      G03884900Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the multifunction switch electrical connectors.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Multifunction Switch Electrical Connectors
    G03884901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Re-install the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key.
  15. Disconnect the brake shift interlock electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Brake Shift Interlock Electrical Connector
    G03884902Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    16. Commercial chassis 

  16. Remove the pinch bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
    Fig 13: Removing Pinch Bolt And Detaching Intermediate Shaft From Steering Column
    G03884903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    17. All except commercial chassis 

  17. Remove the pinch bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
    Fig 14: Removing Pinch Bolt And Detaching Intermediate Shaft From Steering Column
    G03884904Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  18. Disconnect the shift cable from the selector lever pivot arm.
  19. 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.
  20. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connectors.
  21. Lower the steering column bend bracket and disconnect the electrical connectors.

    22. Commercial chassis 

    CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected from the steering column or damage to the clockspring can occur. If there is evidence that the steering wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
    Fig 15: Removing Nuts And Steering Column
    G03884905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. While supporting the steering column, remove the nuts and the steering column.

    23. All except commercial chassis 

    CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected from the steering column or damage to the clockspring can occur. If there is evidence that the steering wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
    Fig 16: Removing Nuts And Steering Column
    G03884906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. While supporting the steering column, remove the nuts and the steering column.

    24. All vehicles 

  24. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  25. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
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