Standard Column: Reassembly

On column shift models, place bushing in socket retainer in outer tube. Place bushing on upper hub and wave washer on lower hub of shift socket. Install shift socket on outer tube. Place wave washer in flange hub.
On floor shift models, install flange extension. On all models, attach flange onto outer tube by pinching nuts together and pressing flange in place. Retaining bolt "T" head will engage cut-outs in outer tube as nuts are tightened. Tighten to 60-75 INCH lbs. (7-8.4 N.m).
Insert assembled shift tube assembly through lower column opening. On column shift models, install shift tube retaining rivet through bottom of shift socket. Install steering shaft clip below upper bearing knurl.
On Bronco and Pickup, check assembled shaft length. It should be 35.6" (904 mm). Adjust by tapping in appropriate direction. On all models, install shaft through bottom of column. Take care not to collapse steering shaft.

Fig 1: View of Van Non-Tilt Steering Column With M/T & Column Shift
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Place cover insulator onto upper bearing. Press knurl on steering shaft until snap ring groove is visible above bearing. Install snap ring. Install turn signal, hazard warning switch and lower bearing retainer.
On Bronco and Pickup, ensure that centerline of coupling shaft attachment hole extends .8" (20.3 mm) below lower face of retainer. Minor adjustments can be made by tapping shaft in appropriate direction.
On Van, install lower bearing retainer. Ensure that lower steering shaft is fully seated against upper shaft. Install ignition switch actuation rod. Mount ignition switch. With lock cylinder in "LOCK" position, install retaining nuts.
Tighten ignition switch retaining nuts to 40-65 INCH lbs. (4.5-7.3 N.m). Remove clip. Install shift lever. Install turn signal switch lever. Tighten to 30-45 INCH lbs. (3.4-5.1 N.m).

Fig 2: View of Non-Tilt Steering Column W/Floor Shift (Bronco & Pickup)

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