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Steering Column-Console Shift: Assembly

  1. Install the locking lever cam and pin.
    Fig 1: Installing Locking Lever Cam & Pin
    G02156682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the lock actuator lever and pin.
    Fig 2: Installing Lock Actuator Lever & Pin
    G02156683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the lock actuator lever return spring.
    Fig 3: Installing Lock Actuator Lever Return Spring
    G02156684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the ignition lock cylinder lockout lever.
    Fig 4: Installing Ignition Lock Cylinder Lockout Lever
    G02156685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: The lock lever with two teeth is installed on the left-hand side.
    Fig 5: Installing Springs & Lock Levers
    G02156686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If necessary, install the springs and lock levers.
    1. Install the spring and lever on the left-hand side. Use a pin punch to hold the compressed spring in position.
    2. Install the spring and lever on the right-hand side. Use the pivot pin to hold the compressed spring in position.
    3. Tap the pin through the levers, pushing out the pin punch, until flush with the housing.
  6. Install the lock lever actuators.
    1. Lubricate the lock lever actuator with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
    2. Install the lock lever actuators.
    Fig 6: Installing Lock Lever Actuators
    G02156687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the lower bearing retainer.
    1. Position the lower bearing retainer.
    2. Install the three bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Lower Bearing Retainer
    G02156688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward.
    Fig 8: Installing Lower Bearing & Sleeve
    G02156689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the lower bearing and sleeve.
    9. CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
    Fig 9: Identifying Lock Cylinder Housing Bearing Installation
    G02156690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 10: Installing Bearing In Lock Cylinder Housing
    G02156691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the bearing in the lock cylinder housing.
    10. CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.
    NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
    Fig 11: Identifying Lock Cylinder Housing Bearing Installation
    G02156692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 12: Installing Bearing In Lock Cylinder Housing
    G02156693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the bearing in the lock cylinder housing.
  11. Position the shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
    • Install the bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.
    Fig 13: Installing Bearing Tolerance Ring On Steering Column Shaft
    G02156694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the bearing sleeve.
    Fig 14: Installing Bearing Sleeve
    G02156695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the upper bearing spring.
    Fig 15: Installing Upper Bearing Spring
    G02156696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 16: Installing Snap Ring
    G02156697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the tilt pivot screws loosely and position the actuator housing in a vise.
    • Lubricate the pivot screws with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
    Fig 17: Installing Tilt Pivot Screws Loosely & Position Actuator Housing In A Vise
    G02156698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Place two nuts or spacers to hold the lock levers away from the actuator housing.
    Fig 18: Identifying Two Nuts Or Spacers
    G02156699Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing pivot bushings with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
    Fig 19: Installing Lock Cylinder Housing
    G02156700Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the lock cylinder housing.
    • Position the lock cylinder housing and the shaft assembly on the actuator housing.
    • Make sure the upper and lower lock actuators are aligned.
    • Install and compress the steering column position spring.
    • Align the lock cylinder housing bushings with the pivot screws and tighten the screws.
    • Using a long thin screwdriver, remove the nuts installed under the lock levers.
  18. Install the bearing tolerance ring.
    Fig 20: Installing Bearing Tolerance Ring
    G02156701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the sensor ring.
    1. Install the sensor ring.
    2. Install the lower bearing spring.
    Fig 21: Installing Sensor Ring
    G02156702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index-mark on the actuator housing.
    • Install the screws.
    Fig 22: Installing Ignition Switch
    G02156703Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should be in the one o'clock position.
    Fig 23: Installing Lock Gear
    G02156704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the lock gear.
    • Use Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A to coat the lock gear.
  22. Install the lock housing bearing.
    • The narrow section of the keyhole should be in the one o'clock position, with the tab inboard at the three o'clock position, and rotate it counterclockwise.
    • Lubricate the lock housing bearing with Ignition Lock Grease F0AZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
    Fig 24: Installing Lock Housing Bearing
    G02156705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
    Fig 25: Installing Upper Bearing Retainer
    G02156706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
    Fig 26: Installing Turn Indicator Cancel Cam
    G02156707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    25. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
  25. Install the steering column. Refer to COLUMN .
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