Steering Column: Assembly

Install the shift cable bracket and the 2 new bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable Bracket And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the gearshift lever and a new screw.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Gearshift Lever Screw
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure the pocket in the inhibitor for the brake shift interlock solenoid plunger is free of grease and foreign material.

NOTE: Place the gear shift lever in the lowest gear position.

Fully insert the inhibitor into the cavity and install the inhibitor spring.
- Apply grease to the outer surfaces of the inhibitor and in the inhibitor spring pocket.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Inhibitor Spring And Inhibitor
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the brake shift interlock solenoid.
- Simultaneously insert the park position switch and the brake shift interlock solenoid.
- Connect the clip.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Park Position Switch
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Install the clockspring mounting bracket and a new screw.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Clockspring Mounting Bracket Screw
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Place the ignition key in the OFF position.

Install the ignition switch and the screw.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Ignition Switch Screw
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the multifunction switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING .
Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL .
Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .