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Removal And Installation

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NOTE: Non-commercial chassis shown, commercial chassis similar.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column With Torque Specification
GF0044832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Pin-type retainer (part of 190102)
2 - Brake shift interlock electrical connector (part of 14401)
3 - Overdrive cancel switch electrical connector (part of 7210)
4 - Passive anti-theft system (PATS) electrical connector (part of 190102)
5 - Ignition switch electrical connector (part of 14A200)
6 14A206 Steering column bend bracket
7 - Clockspring electrical connector (part of 14A644)
8 - Clockspring electrical connector (part of 14A644)
9 - Pin-type retainer (2 required) (part of 14A644)
10 N808684 Steering column shaft bolt
11 3F723 Steering column
12 N806423 Steering column nut (4 required)
13 7E395 Selector lever cable
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 2 data link connector (DLC) screws and position the DLC aside.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Data Link Connector (DLC) Screws
    GF0044833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the steering column opening cover and the instrument panel LH knee bolster. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel - Exploded View in INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
  4. Remove the multi-function switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
  5. Reinstall the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key.

    6. Commercial chassis 

  6. Remove the 2 lower steering column support bracket nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
    7. Fig 3: Lower Steering Column Support Nuts
    GF0012494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 2 upper steering column support bracket nuts and the steering column support bracket.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
    8. Fig 4: Upper Steering Column Support Nuts & Support
    GF0012495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    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.
    9. Fig 5: Transmission Range Indicator & Bolt (With 4 Speed Automatic Transmission)
    GF0007796Courtesy 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.
    10. Fig 6: Transmission Range Indicator & Nut (With 5 Speed Automatic Transmission)
    GF0012597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  10. Disconnect the brake shift interlock electrical connector.

    11. Commercial chassis 

    CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  11. Remove the bolt and detach the upper steering column shaft from the steering column.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

    12. All except commercial chassis 

    CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  12. Remove the bolt and detach the steering column coupling and shaft from the steering column.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    13. All vehicles 

  13. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever pivot arm.
  14. Remove the selector lever cable from the steering column by pushing the tab on the cable in and sliding the cable off the mounting bracket.
  15. Disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) electrical connector.
    • Detach the PATS electrical connector pin-type retainer from the instrument panel support bracket.
  16. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
  17. Disconnect the overdrive cancel switch electrical connector and the 2 clockspring electrical connectors at the base of the steering column.
  18. Detach the 2 clockspring electrical connector pin-type retainers from the steering column bend bracket.
  19. Disconnect the roll stabilizer control (RSC) electrical connector and detach the pin-type retainer from the bend bracket.
    20. Fig 7: Locating Roll Stabilizer Control (RSC) Electrical Connector & Pin-Type Retainer From Bend Bracket
    GF0044834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Detach the steering column bend bracket from the steering column and position it aside.
  21. While supporting the steering column, remove the 4 nuts and the steering column.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  22. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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