Steering Column: Assembly

Vehicles With Stability Assist 

1. Check that the alignment indicator is in the correct position.
   Fig 1: Checking Alignment Indicator

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WARNING: Make sure the steering wheel rotation sensor retaining screws are not over tightened. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Fig 2: Installing Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor
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2. Install the steering wheel rotation sensor.
WARNING: Make sure the steering wheel rotation sensor retaining clamp screws are not over tightened. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
3. Install the steering wheel rotation sensor clamp.
   1. Install the screws.
      Fig 3: Install Screws & Applying Grease

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   2. Apply grease to Ford specification, to the steering column splines.

   All Vehicles 

NOTE: Make sure the steering column shafts are aligned correctly.
Fig 4: Connecting Steering Column Two Halves
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4. Connect the steering column two halves.
WARNING: Make sure the breakaway capsules are located in the holes in the bracket. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Make sure the bolt is not over tightened. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
5. Install the steering column bolt.
   1. Align the breakaway capsules.
      Fig 5: Tightening Steering Column Bolt

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   2. Tighten the steering column bolt.
6. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder.
   Fig 6: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder

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7. Install the ignition switch.
   Fig 7: Installing Ignition Switch

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8. Install the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver.
   Fig 8: Installing Passive Anti-Theft System

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WARNING: Make sure the clockspring is centralized before installing. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
9. Centralize the clockspring.
   1. Turn the clockspring in a COUNTERCLOCKWISE direction until a resistance is felt (approximately 2.5 turns from the central position).
      Fig 9: Centralizing Clockspring

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   2. Turn the clockspring CLOCKWISE 2.5 turns until the arrow marked on the center of the sliding contact aligns with the raised "V" section at the 12 o'clock position on the outer cover of the clockspring. The clockspring is now centralized.
CAUTION: Make sure the spacing collar is correctly located. Do not assemble if the spacing collar is missing.
10. Install the air bag sliding contact.
    • Make sure both the retaining tangs lock into position on the steering column.
      Fig 10: Verifying Air Bag Retaining Tangs Lock

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11. Install the multifunction switches.
    Fig 11: Installing Multifunction Switches

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12. Install the steering wheel.
    1. Install the bolt.
       Fig 12: Install Bolt & Connecting Speed Control Electrical Connector

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    2. Connect the speed control electrical connector (if equipped).
13. Install the driver air bag module.
    • Connect the air bag module electrical connector.
      Fig 13: Connecting Air Bag Module Electrical Connector

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14. Attach the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
    Fig 14: Attaching Driver Air Bag Module To Steering Wheel

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