Assembly

1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
(1) Lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
- Use Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW-M1C87-A.

(2) Install the steering column lock actuators.





2. Install the steering column lock pawl.
(1) Position the steering column lock pawl.
(2) Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.





3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
(1) Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
(2) Install the three bolts.





4. Install the steering column bearing.
- Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.





5. Install the ignition switch.
(1) Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
(2) Install the screws.





6. Install the (A) transmission control selector lever spring clip and the (B) gearshift lever socket bushings on the shift tube.
- Coat the gearshift lever socket bushings with Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW-M1C87-A.





7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger.
- Coat the column shift selector plunger with Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW-M1C87-A.





8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.





9. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.





10. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
- Coat the end of the spring with Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-A meeting Ford specification ESW-M1C87-A.





11. 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.





12. Install the shift tube.
(1) Position the shift tube.
(2) Position the clamps.
(3) Install the bolts.





13. Install the brake shift interlock solenoid and tighten the bolts.





14. Install the upper steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.
- Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
- Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.





15. Install the large steering column bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.
- Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
- Install the lower steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.





16. Install the (A) steering column bearing tolerance ring on the (B) steering column shaft and position the steering column shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing.





17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.





18. Install the steering column bearing spring.





19. Install the bearing retainer.





20. Install the (A) lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the (B) steering actuator housing in a vise.
- Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screws with Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C56-A.





21. Position the (A) steering column lock cylinder housing and the (B) steering column shaft on the (D) steering actuator housing.
- Make sure the upper and lower (C) steering column lock actuators are aligned.





22. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing.
(1) Use shop fabricated tool. Tools and Equipment
(2) Install and compress the steering column position spring.





23. Tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.





24. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.





25. Install the sensor ring.
(1) Install the sensor ring.
(2) Install the steering column bearing spring.





26. Install the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
(1) Position the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
(2) Install the screws.
(3) Connect the electrical connector.





27. Install the steering column lock gear.
- Use Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C56-A to coat the steering column lock gear.





28. Lubricate and install the steering column lock housing bearing and rotate clockwise.
- Use Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C56-A.





29. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer.
30. Install the steering column.
31. Install the air bag sliding contact.