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  1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to Steering Column  in this article.
  2. Remove the ignition switch.
    • Remove the 2 screws.
      Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Screws
      GF0007806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Remove the ignition switch.
  3. Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    4. CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the steering column lock gear, bearing and retainer prior to removal.
    Fig 2: Locating Snap Ring
    GF0007835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the snap ring.
  5. Remove the steering column lock housing bearing.
    Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
    GF0007836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the steering column lock gear.
    Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Lock Gear
    GF0007837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the gearshift lever pin and the gearshift lever.


  1. Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring from the steering column shaft.
    Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    GF0007839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the 2 lock cylinder housing pivot screws.
    Fig 2: Locating Lock Cylinder Housing Pivot Screws
    GF0007813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


    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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Shop Fabricated Tool & Steering Column Position Spring
    G04309597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft from the steering actuator housing.
    • Pry up on the steering column locking levers using a shop fabricated tool.
    • On tilt steering columns, remove the steering column position spring.
  2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry up on the flush surface of the turn indicator cancel cam and remove.
    Fig 2: Prying Up On Flush Surface Of Turn Indicator Cancel Cam Using A Flat-Blade Screwdriver
    GF0007840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the snap ring.
    Fig 3: Locating Snap Ring
    G03884923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Bearing Spring
    G03884924Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 5: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
    G04708925Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    GF0007815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Slide the steering column shaft in toward the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    • Slide the steering column bearing tolerance ring from the steering column shaft and remove the shaft.
  7. Using a punch, remove the steering column upper bearing from the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Column Upper Bearing From Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing Using A Punch
    GF0007816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


    CAUTION: If installing a new transmission shift selector position insert, make sure that the correct part is being installed.
  1. Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid and the transmission shift position insert.
    • Remove the 3 bolts.
    • Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid and the transmission shift position insert.
      Fig 1: Identifying Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid & Bolts
      GF0007841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the shift tube.
    Fig 2: Identifying Bolts, Shift Tube Clamps And Shift Tube
    GF0007842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Remove the 4 bolts.
    • Remove the 2 shift tube clamps.
    • Remove the shift tube.
  3. Remove the transmission shift arm assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Shift Arm Assembly & Bolts
    GF0007843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Remove the 2 bolts.
    • Remove the transmission shift arm assembly.
  4. Remove the spring.
    Fig 4: Locating Gearshift Selector Tube Spring
    G03884933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Drive out the gearshift lever pin from the shift tube.
    Fig 5: Locating Gearshift Lever Pin
    GF0007844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the gearshift lever.
    Fig 6: Locating Gearshift Lever
    G03884935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the column shift selector lever plunger.
    Fig 7: Locating Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
    GF0007845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • If it is bent, replace the column shift selector lever plunger.
  8. Remove the 2 gearshift lever socket bushings and the transmission control selector lever spring clip.
    Fig 8: Locating Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings
    GF0007846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the steering column lock pawl.
    Fig 9: Removing Steering Column Lock Pawl
    GF0007847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Drive out the steering column lock lever pin.
    • Remove the steering column lock pawl.
  10. Remove the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
    Fig 10: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing & Sleeve
    GF0007848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    Fig 11: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer & Bolts
    GF0007849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.
  12. Remove the steering column upper and lower lock actuators.
    Fig 12: Locating Steering Column Upper & Lower Lock Actuators
    GF0007850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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