Steering Column - Manual Transmission: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Remove the ignition switch.
1. Remove the 2 ignition switch screws.
2. Remove the ignition switch.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Screws
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CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the steering column lock gear, bearing and retainer prior to removal.

Fig 2: Locating Bearing Retainer

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Remove the upper bearing retainer.
Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise and remove the steering column lock housing bearing.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
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Note the position of the keyhole and remove the steering column lock gear.

Fig 4: Locating Lock Gear
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Vehicles with fixed steering column

Remove the snap ring from the bottom of the steering column shaft.

Fig 5: Locating Snap Ring
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Vehicles with tilt column

Remove the sensor ring.
1. Remove the steering column lower bearing spring.
2. Remove the sensor ring.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Sensor Ring
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Remove the steering column lower bearing tolerance ring from the steering column shaft.

Fig 7: Locating Bearing Tolerance Ring
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Vehicles with tilt column

Remove the 2 lock cylinder housing pivot screws.

Fig 8: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing Pivot Screws
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All vehicles

WARNING: The steering column position spring is under tension and can come out with great force. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Remove the lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft from the steering actuator housing.
1. Pry up on the steering column lock left hand levers using a shop fabricated tool.
2. On a tilt steering column, remove the steering column position spring.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Shop Fabricated Tool & Steering Column Position Spring
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Remove the turn signal cancel cam.

Fig 10: Removing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 11: Locating Snap Ring
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Remove the steering column upper bearing spring.

Fig 12: Locating Steering Column Bearing Spring
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Remove the steering column bearing sleeve.

Fig 13: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
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Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
1. Slide the steering column shaft in toward the steering column lock cylinder housing.
2. Slide the steering column bearing tolerance ring off the steering column shaft and remove the shaft.
  
  Fig 14: Identifying Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
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Using a suitable punch, remove the steering column bearing from the steering column lock cylinder housing.

Fig 15: Removing Steering Column Bearing From Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
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Vehicles with tilt column

Use a suitable punch to remove the steering column bearing from the steering column lock cylinder housing.

Fig 16: Locating Steering Column Bearing
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All vehicles

Remove the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.

Fig 17: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing And Sleeve
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Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.
1. Remove the 3 bolts.
2. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.
  
  Fig 18: Identifying Bolts
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Remove the upper and lower steering column lock lever actuators.

Fig 19: Identifying Upper And Lower Steering Column Lock Lever Actuators
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