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Steering Column - Automatic Transmission: Assembly

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    All vehicles 

  1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    1. Use ignition lock grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
    2. Install the steering column lock actuators.
      Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Actuators
      G03913566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with ignition lock 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: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
      G03919703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the 3 bolts.
      Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer - With Torque Specification
      G03913568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
    NOTE: Install the steering column bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve
    G03919705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
  5. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    • Install the screws.
      Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch - With Torque Specification
      G03905178Courtesy 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 steering gear grease.
      Fig 6: Identifying Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings And 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 steering gear grease.
      Fig 7: Identifying Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
      G03913572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position transmission shift selector lever the in the shift tube.
    Fig 8: Locating Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube
    G03913558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: The gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
    Fig 9: Removing Gearshift Lever Pin From Shift Tube
    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 steering gear grease.
      Fig 10: Identifying Gearshift Selector Tube Spring
      G03913556Courtesy 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
      G03884953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
      Fig 12: Installing Transmission Selector Lever Arm
      G03884954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the shift tube.
    1. Position the shift tube.
    2. Position the shift tube clamps.
    3. Install the bolts.
      Fig 13: Installing Shift Tube
      G03919714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. CAUTION: If installing a new transmission shift selector position insert, make sure that the correct part is being installed.
  13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and shift selector position insert.
    • Install the bolts.
      Fig 14: Installing Brake Shift Interlock Bolts
      G03919715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    14. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 15: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing
    G03919716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 16: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
    G03884958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the upper steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    15. 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 17: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing
    G03919718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 18: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing
    G03884960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. On tilt steering columns, install the large steering column bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    16. All vehicles 

  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 19: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
      G03919720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 20: Identifying Bearing Sleeve
    G03913549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 21: Locating Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
    G03913548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 22: Removing/Installing Snap Ring
    G03913547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    20. CAUTION: The turn signal cancel cam has a flat surface and a surface that has 4 lobes. Make sure to install the cam with the flat surface upwards. Push the cam onto the shaft until it makes contact with the snap ring.
    Fig 23: Installing Turn Signal Cancel
    G03919660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
  21. 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 24: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws Loosely
      G03884965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
      Fig 25: Positioning Lock Cylinder Housing
      G03913589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with ignition lock grease.
  22. 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.
  23. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    1. Use a shop-fabricated tool.
    2. On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.
      Fig 26: Identifying Locking Levers, Cylinder Housing & Spring
      G03919727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 27: Tightening Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G03905200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 28: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G03884969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    26. Vehicles with tilt column 

  26. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
      Fig 29: Installing Steering Column Bearing Spring And Sensor Ring
      G03913596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    27. Vehicles with fixed column 

  27. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 30: Installing Snap Ring
    G03919634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    28. All vehicles 

  28. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    • Install the bolts. Tighten to specification.
      Fig 31: Installing Ignition Switch - With Torque Specification
      G03905178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    29. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
  29. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
      Fig 32: Identifying Steering Column Lock Gear
      G03913537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. 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 33: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
      G03905205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 34: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer
    G03913535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Install the gearshift lever and the gearshift lever pin.
  33. Install the ignition lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER -- NON FUNCTIONAL .
  34. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING .
  35. Install the multifunction switch. For additional information, refer to MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH .
    36. 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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  36. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
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