Steering Column: Assembly

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Install the steering column lock actuators.
1. Use Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
2. Install the steering column lock actuators.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Steering Column Lock Actuators
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NOTE: Coat all surfaces with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C282-A.

Install the steering column lock pawl.
1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin (3B663).
  
  Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
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Install the steering column lower bearing retainer (3D681).
1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
2. Install the three bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
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NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.

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

Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.

Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing & Sleeve
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Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Bearing & Sleeve Legend
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Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
- Install the bolts. Tighten to specification.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Ignition Switch
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Install the transmission control selector lever spring clip and the gearshift lever socket bushings (7335) 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.
  
  Fig 7: Installing Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip & Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings On Shift Tube
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Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
- Coat the column shift selector plunger with Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW-M1C87-A.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
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Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.

Fig 9: Positioning Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube
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CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.

Fig 10: Installing Gearshift Lever Pin In Shift Tube

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Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
- Coat the end of the spring with Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW-M1C87-A.
  
  Fig 11: Installing Gearshift Selector Tube Spring Into Shift Tube
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Install the transmission selector lever arm and support on the shift tube.
1. Position the transmission selector lever arm and support.
2. Install the bolts.
  
  Fig 12: Installing Transmission Selector Lever Arm Support Onto Shift Tube
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Install the shift tube.
1. Position the shift tube.
2. Position the shift tube clamps.
3. Install the bolts.
  
  Fig 13: Installing Shift Tube
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Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.

Fig 14: Installing Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid
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CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.

Fig 15: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 3)

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Fig 16: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing Legend (2 Of 3)

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Fig 17: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (3 Of 3)

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Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket; install the upper steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

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 18: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing On Tilt Steering Columns (1 Of 3)

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Fig 19: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing On Tilt Steering Columns Legend (2 Of 3)

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Fig 20: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing On Tilt Steering Columns (3 Of 3)

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On tilt steering columns, install the large steering column bearing into 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 21: Positioning Steering Column Shaft Into Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
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Install the steering column bearing sleeve.

Fig 22: Installing Steering Column Bearing Sleeve
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Install the steering column bearing spring (3C674).

Fig 23: Installing Steering Column Bearing Spring
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Install the snap ring.

Fig 24: Installing Snap Ring
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Install the turn signal cancel cam.

Fig 25: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
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Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.

Fig 26: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing Screws Loosely
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NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C56-A.

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.
  
  Fig 27: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing & Steering Column Shaft Onto Steering Actuator Housing
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Position the steering column locking levers 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 28: Positioning Steering Column Locking Levers Onto Steering Actuator Housing
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Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.

Fig 29: Tightening Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
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Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.

Fig 30: 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 bearing spring.
  
  Fig 31: Installing Sensor Ring On Tilt Steering Column-Equipped Vehicles
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Install the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
1. Position the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
2. Install the screws.
3. Connect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 32: Installing Shock Absorber Electronic Steering Sensor
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On fixed steering column-equipped vehicles, install the snap ring.

Fig 33: Installing Snap Ring On Fixed Steering Column-Equipped Vehicles
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NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the one o'clock position.

Install the steering column lock gear.
- Use Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A to coat the steering column lock gear.
  
  Fig 34: Installing Steering Column Lock Gear
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Install the steering column lock housing bearing.
1. The narrow section of the keyhole should be in the one o'clock position, with the tab inboard at the three o'clock position and rotate it counterclockwise.
2. Lubricate the steering column lock housing bearing with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
  
  Fig 35: 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 36: Installing Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer
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WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.

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