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    NOTE: Use premium long-life grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Lower Lock Actuator
    GF0007821Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    • Install the steering column upper lock actuator.
    • Install the steering column lower lock actuator.
    2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with premium long-life grease.
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Lock Pawl
    GF0007851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering column lock pawl.
    • Position the steering column lock pawl.
    • Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.
  3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    • Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    • Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer Bolts
      GF0007822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The UP position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
    NOTE: Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 4: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing
    GF0007852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Item Part Number Description
    1 - Outer race
    2 3517 Bearing (in the UP position)
    3 - Ball
    4 - Inner race
  4. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
  5. Install the transmission control selector lever spring clip and the gearshift lever socket bushings on the shift tube.
    Fig 5: Locating Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip
    GF0007846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Coat the gearshift lever socket bushings with premium long-life grease.
  6. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    Fig 6: Locating Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
    GF0007845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with premium long-life grease.
  7. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 7: Locating Gearshift Lever
    G03884935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
    Fig 8: Locating Gearshift Lever Pin In Shift Tube
    GF0007844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
  9. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
    Fig 9: Locating Gearshift Selector Tube Spring
    G03884933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Coat the end of the spring with premium long-life grease.
  10. Install the transmission selector lever arm and support on the shift tube.
    Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Selector Lever Arm And Bolts
    GF0007853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Position the transmission selector lever arm and support.
    • Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  11. Install the shift tube.
    Fig 11: Identifying Shift Tube, Shift Tube Clamps And Bolts
    GF0007854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Position the shift tube.
    • Position the 2 shift tube clamps.
    • Install the 4 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    12. CAUTION: If installing a new transmission shift selector position insert, make sure that the correct part is being installed.
    Fig 12: Identifying Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid And Bolts
    GF0007855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the brake shift interlock solenoid.
    • Position the brake shift interlock solenoid.
    • Install the 3 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    13. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 13: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing
    GF0007852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the steering column upper bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    Item Part Number Description
    1 - Outer race
    2 3517 Bearing (in the UP position)
    3 - Ball
    4 - Inner race
    14. Fig 14: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing Using Socket
    GF0007824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. 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 1: Locating Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
      GF0007827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G04708925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Bearing Spring
    G03884924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 4: Locating Snap Ring
    G03884923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
    Fig 5: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
    GF0007828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    Fig 6: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    GF0007829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screws with premium long-life grease.
    7. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with premium long-life grease.
    Fig 7: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing And Shaft On Actuator Housing
    GF0007830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. 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.
  8. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
    • Use a shop fabricated tool.
    • Install and compress the steering column position spring.
      Fig 8: Identifying Shop Fabricated Tool & Steering Column Position Spring
      G04309597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing. Install the 2 screws and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
    Fig 9: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Actuator Housing Screw
    GF0007831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Install ignition switch.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch & Screws
    GF0007833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
    • Install the 2 screws and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    2. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Lock Gear
    GF0007837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use premium long-life grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
  3. Install the steering column lock housing bearing.
    Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    GF0007857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • 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 premium long-life grease.
  4. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
  5. Install the gearshift lever and the gearshift lever pin.
    Fig 4: Locating Gearshift Lever & Gearshift Lever Pin
    GF0007835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the multi-function switch and 2 screws.
    • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  7. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  8. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to Steering Column  in this article.
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