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Steering Column: Reassembly

  1. Install the steering column upper and lower lock actuators. See Figure. Use Ignition Lock Grease (FOAZ-19584-A) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A to lubricate the steering column lock actuators. Install the steering column upper and lower lock actuators.
    2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with ignition lock grease.
  2. Position the steering column lock pawl. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin. See Figure.
    3. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
  3. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer. Install the bolts. See Figure.
  4. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeveso that the inner race is visible when installed. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Installing Lower Bearing & Sleeve
    G00134057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the ignition switch. See Figure. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column. Install the screws.
  6. Install the transmission control selector lever spring clip and the gearshift lever socket bushings on the shift tube. Coat the gearshift lever socket bushings with Steering Gear Grease (C3AZ-19578-A) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW-M1C87-A. See Figure.
  7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger. Coat the column shift selector plunger with steering gear grease. See Figure.
  8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube. See Figure.
    9. CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
  9. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube. See Figure.
  10. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube. See Figure. Coat the end of the spring with steering gear grease.
  11. Install the transmission selector lever arm and support on the shift tube. See Figure. Position the transmission selector lever arm and support. Install the bolts.
  12. Position the shift tube. Position the shift tube clamps. Install the bolts. See Figure.
  13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.
    14. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 2: Installing Upper Bearing Onto Lock Cylinder Housing
    G00134058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the steering column upper bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing. See Fig 2.
    15. CAUTION: Install the large steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
    Fig 3: Installing Lower Bearing Into Lock Cylinder Housing
    G00134059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the steering column lower bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing. See Fig 3.
  16. Position the steering column shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.See Figure.
  17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.See Figure.
  18. Install the steering column upper bearing spring. See Figure.Install the snap ring.
  19. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
  20. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise. Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screws with Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor (F2AZ-19A501-A) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C56-A.
    21. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with rust penetrant and inhibitor.
  21. 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. See Figure.
  22. On tilt steering columns, position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing. Use a shop fabricated tool. See SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS . Install and compress the steering column position spring. See Figure.
  23. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and install screws. See Figure.
  24. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring. See Figure.
  25. Install the sensor ring. See Figure. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
    26. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
  26. Install the steering column lock gear. Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
  27. Install the steering column lock housing bearing. 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 ignition lock grease. See Figure.
  28. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
  29. Install the gearshift lever assembly and install the retaining pin. See Figure.
  30. Attach the steering column gearshift lever seal onto the steering column.See Figure.
  31. Attach the overdrive on/off wiring harness to the plastic harness retainer. See Figure.
  32. Install the steering column.
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