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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: Non-commercial chassis shown in illustration, commercial chassis similar.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Column With Torque Specifications
G06137242Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Pin-type retainer (part of 190102)
2 - Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) electrical connector (part of 14489)
3 - Overdrive cancel switch electrical connector (part of 7210)
4 - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) electrical connector (part of 190102)
5 - Ignition switch electrical connector (part of 14A200)
6 14A206 Steering column wiring connector bracket
7 - Clockspring electrical connector (part of 14A644)
8 - Clockspring electrical connector (part of 14A644)
9 - Pin-type retainer (4 required) (part of 14A644)
10 N808684 Steering column shaft bolt
11 3F723 Steering column
12 N806423 Steering column nuts (4 required)
13 7E395 Selector lever cable
14 - Roll Stability Control (RSC®) electrical connector (part of 14A459)
NOTE: All steering column components are assembled with specific fasteners. They are designed with a thread-locking system to prevent loosening due to vibrations associated with normal vehicle operation.

All vehicles 

  1. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL  .
  2. Remove the 2 Data Link Connector (DLC) screws and position the DLC aside.
    Fig 2: Locating Data Link Connector Screws
    G06137243Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the steering column opening cover and the instrument panel LH knee bolster. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel - Exploded View in INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  4. Remove the multifunction switch. For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
  5. Reinstall the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key.

    Commercial chassis 

  6. Remove the 2 lower steering column support bracket nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Locating Lower Steering Column Support Bracket Nuts
      G06137244Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 2 upper steering column support bracket nuts and the steering column support bracket.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating Upper Steering Column Support Bracket Nuts
      G06137245Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  8. Disconnect the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) electrical connector and detach the pin-type retainer from the bend bracket.

    Commercial chassis 

    9. NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  9. Remove the bolt and detach the upper steering column shaft from the steering column.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

    All except commercial chassis 

    10. NOTE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  10. Remove the bolt and detach the steering column coupling and shaft from the steering column.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

    All vehicles 

  11. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever pivot arm.
  12. Remove the selector lever cable from the steering column by pushing the tab on the cable in and sliding the cable off the mounting bracket.
  13. Disconnect the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) electrical connector.
    • Detach the PATS electrical connector pin-type retainer from the instrument panel support bracket.
  14. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
  15. Disconnect the overdrive cancel switch electrical connector and the 2 clockspring electrical connectors at the base of the steering column.
  16. Detach the 2 clockspring electrical connector pin-type retainers from the steering column bend bracket.
  17. If equipped, disconnect the Roll Stability Control (RSC®) electrical connector and detach the pin-type retainer from the bend bracket.
  18. Detach the steering column bend bracket from the steering column and position it aside.
  19. While supporting the steering column, remove the 4 nuts and the steering column.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
  20. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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