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Steering Column - Automatic Transmission: Assembly

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  1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
    1. Use ignition lock grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
    2. Install the steering column lock actuators.
      Fig 1: Installing Lock Lever Actuators
      G03913566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with ignition lock grease.
  3. Install the steering column lock pawl.
    1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
    2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.
      Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Lock Pawl
      G03884944Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the three bolts.
      Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer - With Torque Specification
      G03913568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. 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.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve
    G03972713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
  7. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column. Install the bolts.
    Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch Bolts - With Torque Specification
    G03913570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. 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.
      Fig 6: Identifying Gearshift Lever Socket Bushings And Transmission Control Selector Lever Spring Clip
      G04611037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
    • Coat the column shift selector plunger with steering gear grease.
      Fig 7: Identifying Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger
      G03913572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
    Fig 8: Locating Gearshift Lever In Shift Tube
    G03913558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.
    Fig 9: Removing Gearshift Lever Pin From Shift Tube
    G03913574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
  13. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
    • Coat the end of the spring with steering gear grease.
      Fig 10: Identifying Gearshift Selector Tube Spring
      G03913556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. 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 11: Installing Transmission Selector Lever Arm & Support
      G03913576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the shift tube.
    1. Position the shift tube.
    2. Position the shift tube clamps.
    3. Install the bolts.
      Fig 12: Installing Shift Tube
      G03913577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.
    Fig 13: Positioning Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid
    G03913578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    Fig 14: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing (1 Of 2)
    G03972723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 15: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing (2 Of 2)
    G03884958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket; install the upper steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.
  19. Vehicles with tilt steering column 

    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 16: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing (1 Of 2)
    G03972725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 17: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing (2 Of 2)
    G03884960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the large steering column bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.
  21. All vehicles 

  22. 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 18: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
      G03919720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 19: Identifying Bearing Sleeve
    G03913549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the steering column bearing spring.
    Fig 20: Locating Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
    G03913548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 21: Removing/Installing Snap Ring
    G03913547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
    Fig 22: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
    G03913546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    Fig 23: Identifying Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G03884965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with rust penetrant.
  29. 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 24: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft On Steering Actuator Housing
      G03913589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. 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 25: Installing Steering Column Position Spring
      G03913545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Vehicles with tilt steering column 

  32. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 26: Tightening Lock Cylinder Housing Screws - With Torque Specification
    G03913591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Vehicles with fixed steering column 

  34. Install the steering column spacer. Tighten the two lock cylinder housing screws.
    • The steering column spacer is installed on the LH side of the steering columns.
      Fig 27: Installing Steering Column Spacer
      G03913592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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  36. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 28: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G03884969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Vehicles with tilt steering column 

  38. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column bearing spring.
      Fig 29: Installing Sensor Ring & Steering Column Bearing Spring
      G03913596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. All vehicles 

  40. 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 30: Installing Shock Absorber Electronic Steering Sensor
      G03972739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. On fixed steering column equipped vehicles, install the snap ring.
    Fig 31: Removing/Installing Snap Ring At Bottom Of Steering Column Shaft
    G03913539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the 1 o'clock position.
  43. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
      Fig 32: Identifying Steering Column Lock Gear
      G03913537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. 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 33: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
      G03913599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 34: Identifying Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer
    G03913535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
  47. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .