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Steering Column - Manual Transmission: Assembly

    All vehicles 

  1. 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
      G03913566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the three bolts.
      Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer - With Torque Specification
      G03913568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Bearing And Sleeve
    G03972658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
  4. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    5. 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: Installing Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
    G03972659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 5: Installing Upper Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (2 Of 2)
    G03884958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    6. Vehicles with tilt steering column 

    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: Installing Steering Column Bearing On Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing (1 Of 2)
    G03972661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 7: Installing Large Steering Column Bearing Using Hammer
    G03884960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

    7. All vehicles 

  7. 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
      G03919720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
    Fig 9: Identifying Bearing Sleeve
    G03913549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
    Fig 10: Locating Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
    G03913548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 11: Removing/Installing Snap Ring
    G03913547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
    Fig 12: Identifying Lock Cylinder Housing Screws
    G03884965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the turn signal cancel cam.
    Fig 13: Installing Turn Signal Cancel Cam
    G03913546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with ignition lock grease.
  13. 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 14: Positioning Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing And Steering Column Shaft On Steering Actuator Housing
      G03913589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. 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 15: Positioning Steering Column Locking Levers On Steering Actuator Housing
      G03919663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    15. Vehicles with tilt steering column 

  15. Tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
    Fig 16: Tightening Lock Cylinder Housing Screws - With Torque Specification
    G03913591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    16. Vehicles with fixed steering column 

  16. 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 column.
      Fig 17: Installing Steering Column Spacer
      G03913592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    17. All vehicles 

  17. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 18: Installing Steering Column Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G03913540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    18. Vehicles with tilt steering column 

  18. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
      Fig 19: Installing Sensor Ring
      G03913596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    19. Vehicles with fixed steering column 

  19. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 20: Removing/Installing Snap Ring At Bottom Of Steering Column Shaft
    G03913539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    20. All vehicles 

  20. Install the ignition switch.
    Fig 21: Installing Ignition Switch
    G03913570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should be in the 1 o'clock position.
  21. Install the steering column lock gear.
    • Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
      Fig 22: Identifying Steering Column Lock Gear
      G03913537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. 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 23: Installing Steering Column Lock Housing Bearing
      G03913599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 24: Identifying Steering Column Upper Bearing Retainer
    G03913535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    24. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
  24. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  25. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .
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