Steering Column: Disassembly

Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL .
Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING .
Remove the multifunction switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .

NOTE: Do not remove the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch at the same time or damage to the ignition switch may result.

NOTE: Place the ignition key in the ACC position.

Remove the screw and the ignition switch.
- Discard the screw.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Ignition Switch Screw
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Place the gear shift lever in the lowest gear position by pressing the manual override on the bottom of the brake shift interlock solenoid, if equipped.

Remove the screw and the clockspring mounting bracket.
- Discard the screw.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Clockspring Mounting Bracket Screw
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid.
- Simultaneously pull the park position switch and release the clip.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid And Clip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the inhibitor spring and the inhibitor.
- Thoroughly clean the grease from the inhibitor spring and the inhibitor.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Inhibitor Spring And Inhibitor
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the gearshift lever screw and the gearshift lever.

Fig 5: Locating Gearshift Lever Screw
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 bolts and the shift cable bracket.
- Discard the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Shift Cable Bracket And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.