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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to Steering Column in this article.
Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
Remove the ignition switch.
- Remove the 2 ignition switch screws.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Screws
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- Remove the ignition switch.

CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the steering column lock gear, bearing and retainer prior to removal.

Fig 2: Locating Upper 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 Steering Column Lock Gear
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Remove the steering column lower bearing tolerance ring from the steering column shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing Tolerance Ring
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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

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Remove the lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft from the steering actuator housing.
- Pry up on the steering column lock left hand levers using a shop fabricated tool.
- On a tilt steering column, remove the steering column position spring.
Remove the turn signal cancel cam.

Fig 2: Identifying Turn Signal Cancel Cam
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 3: Locating Snap Ring
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Remove the steering column upper bearing spring.

Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Bearing Spring
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Remove the steering column bearing sleeve.

Fig 5: Locating Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
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Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring.

Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
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- Slide the steering column shaft in toward the steering column lock cylinder housing.
- Slide the steering column bearing tolerance ring off the steering column shaft and remove the shaft.
Using a suitable punch, remove the steering column bearing from the steering column lock cylinder housing.

Fig 7: Removing Steering Column Bearing Using Suitable Punch
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Remove the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.

Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing & Sleeve
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Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer & Bolts
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- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.
Remove the upper and lower steering column lock lever actuators.

Fig 3: Identifying Upper And Lower Steering Column Lock Lever Actuators
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- Remove the steering column upper lock actuator.
- Remove the steering column lower lock actuator.