Steering Column-Manual Transmission: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the steering column lock lever actuator.
1. Lubricate the steering column lock lever actuator with ignition lock grease.
2. Install the steering column lock lever actuator.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Lever Actuator
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Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
2. Install the three bolts.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
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NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.

Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve

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Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
Install the steering column bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.

CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Bearing Position

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Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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Install the steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.

Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Bearing Position

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Fig 7: Installing Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing

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On tilt steering column equipped vehicles, install the steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.
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 8: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring On Steering Column Shaft
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Install the steering column bearing sleeve.

Fig 9: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
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Install the steering column upper bearing spring.

Fig 10: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
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Install the snap ring.

Fig 11: Installing Snap Ring
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Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.

Fig 12: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws Loosely
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Install the turn signal cancel cam.

Fig 13: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
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Fig 14: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft On Steering Actuator Housing
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NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with ignition lock grease.

Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft on the steering actuator housing.
- Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
Position the steering column locking levers (3B661) on the steering actuator housing.
1. Use a shop fabricated tool.
2. On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.
  
  Fig 15: Installing And Compressing Steering Column Position Spring
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Tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.

Fig 16: Tightening Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
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Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.

Fig 17: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
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On tilt steering column equipped vehicles, install the sensor ring.
1. Install the sensor ring.
2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
  
  Fig 18: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Spring
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On fixed steering column equipped vehicles, install the snap ring.

Fig 19: Installing Snap Ring
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Install the ignition switch. Tighten bolts to specification.

Fig 20: Installing Ignition Switch
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NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should be in the 1 o'clock position.

Install the steering column lock gear.
- Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
  
  Fig 21: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear
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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.
  
  Fig 22: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
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Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.

Fig 23: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.

Install the steering column. Refer to COLUMN .