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211-04-1 211-04-1Steering Column

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Steering Column — Column Shift

Special Tool(s)

Steering Column Locking LeverTool (Shop Fabricated)

Material

Item Specification 5. Remove the gearshift lever retaining pin andremove the gearshift lever assembly.Multi-Purpose Grease ESB-M1C93-B

XG-4

Penetrating and Lock -LubricantXL-1

Premium Long Life ESA-M1C75-BGreaseXG-1-C

Disassembly

1. WARNING: To reduce the risk ofserious personal injury, read and follow allwarnings, notes and instructions in thesteering column removal and installationprocedure. 6. CAUTION: Carefully note the positionRemove the steering column. For additional of the steering column lock gear, bearing andinformation, refer to Steering Column in this retainer prior to removal.section. Remove the snap ring.

2. Remove the clockspring. For additionalinformation, refer to Section 501-20B.

3. Remove the multifunction switch.

4. Unclip the steering column opening gearshiftlever seal from the steering column.

Copyright 2002, Ford Motor CompanyLast updated: 8/9/2004 2003 Taurus/Sable, 8/2002


DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

7. Remove the steering column lock housing 10. On a tilt steering column, remove the sensorbearing. ring.

1 Remove the steering column lower bearingspring.

2 Remove the sensor ring.

8. Remove the steering column lock gear.

11. Remove the steering column bearing tolerancering from the steering column shaft.

9. On a fixed steering column, remove the snapring from the bottom of the steering columnshaft.

12. Remove the two lock cylinder housing pivotscrews.

2003 Taurus/Sable, 8/2002



13. WARNING: The steering columnposition spring is under tension and cancome out with great force. Failure to followthese instructions may result in personalinjury.

Remove the steering column lock cylinderhousing and the steering column shaft from thesteering actuator housing.

1 Pry up on the steering column lockinglevers using a shop fabricated tool.

2 On tilt steering columns, remove thesteering column position spring.

16. Remove the steering column upper bearingspring.

14. Using a flat-blade screwdriver pry up on theflush surface of the turn indicator cancel cam

17. Remove the steering column bearing sleeve.and remove.

15. Remove the snap ring.




18. Remove the steering column bearing tolerancering.

1 Slide the steering column shaft in towardthe steering column lock cylinder housing.

2 Slide the steering column bearing tolerancering from the steering column shaft andremove the shaft.

21. Remove the two screws and remove the plasticharness retainer.

19. Using a suitable punch, remove the steeringcolumn upper bearing from the steering columnlock cylinder housing.

22. Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid andthe transmission shift position insert.

1 Remove the three bolts.

2 Remove the brake shift interlock solenoidand the transmission shift position insert.

20. On a tilt steering column, use a suitable punchto remove the steering column lower bearingfrom the steering column lock cylinder housing.




23. Remove the shift tube. 26. Drive out the gearshift lever pin from the shifttube.1 Remove the four bolts.

2 Remove the two shift tube clamps.

3 Remove the shift tube.

27. Remove the gearshift lever.

24. Remove the transmission shift arm assembly.

1 Remove the two bolts.

2 Remove the transmission shift armassembly.

28. Remove the column shift selector lever plunger.

• If it is bent, replace the column shiftselector lever plunger.

25. Remove the spring.




29. Remove the two gearshift lever socket bushingsand the transmission control selector leverspring clip.

30. Remove the steering column lock pawl.

1 Drive out the steering column lock leverpin.

2 Remove the steering column lock pawl.

32. Remove the steering column lower bearing andsleeve.

31. Remove the ignition switch.

1 Remove the screws.

2 Remove the ignition switch.




33. Remove the steering column lower bearingretainer.

1 Remove the bolts.

2 Remove the steering column lower bearingretainer.

2. NOTE: Coat all surfaces with multi-purposegrease.

Install the steering column lock pawl.

1 Position the steering column lock pawl.

2 Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.

34. Remove the steering column upper and lowerlock actuator.

3. Install the steering column lower bearingretainer.

1 Position the steering column lower bearingAssemblyretainer.

1. Install the steering column upper and lower 2 Install the bolts.lock actuators.

1 Use multi-purpose grease to lubricate thesteering column lock actuators.

2 Install the steering column upper and lowerlock actuators.




4. NOTE: The ‘‘UP’’ position of the bearing mustbe facing forward, toward the engine.

NOTE: Install the steering column lowerbearing and sleeve so that the inner race isvisible when installed.

Install the steering column lower bearing andsleeve.

6. Install the transmission control selector leverspring clip and the gearshift lever socketbushings on the shift tube.

• Coat the gearshift lever socket bushings withpremium long life grease.

Item Part Number Description

1 — Outer race

2 3517 Bearing (in the ‘‘UP’’position)

3 — Ball

4 — Inner race

5. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignitionswitch with the slot and index mark on thesteering column.

• Install the screws.




7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger. 10. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in theshift tube.• Coat the column shift selector plunger with

premium long life grease. • Coat the end of the spring with premiumlong life grease.

8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.11. Install the transmission selector lever arm and

support on the shift tube.

1 Position the transmission selector lever armand support.

2 Install the bolts.

9. CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin mustbe installed correctly or 1st gear positionmay be blocked.

Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.




12. Install the shift tube.

1 Position the shift tube.

2 Position the shift tube clamps.

3 Install the bolts.

13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid andinstall the bolts.

Item Part Number Description

1 — Outer race

2 — Bearing (in the ‘‘UP’’position)

3 — Ball

4 — Inner race

14. CAUTION: Install the upper steeringcolumn bearing so that the inner race isvisible when installed.

Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket,install the steering column upper bearing on thesteering column lock cylinder housing.




Item Part Number Description15. CAUTION: Install the large steering

1 — Bearing slotcolumn bearing so that the inner race is2 3511 Steering column lock cylindervisible when installed.

housingNOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or

3 — Outer racesocket.4 — Bearing (in the ‘‘UP’’

Install the steering column lower bearing into position)the steering column lock cylinder housing. 5 — Ball

6 — Inner race




18. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.

16. Position the steering column shaft in thesteering column lock cylinder housing. 19. Install the snap ring.• Install the steering column bearing tolerance

ring on the steering column shaft.

17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.




20. Install the turn indicator cancel cam. 21. Install the lock cylinder housing screws looselyand position the steering actuator housing in avise.

• Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screwswith penetrating and lock lubricant.

22. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housingbushings with penetrating and lock lubricant.

Position the steering column lock cylinderhousing and the steering column shaft in thesteering actuator housing.

• Make sure the upper and lower steeringcolumn lock actuators are aligned.




23. On tilt steering columns, position the steering 26. Install the sensor ring.column locking levers on the steering actuator 1 Install the sensor ring.housing.

2 Install the steering column lower bearing1 Use a shop fabricated tool. spring.2 Install and compress the steering column

position spring.

27. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole inthe lock gear must be in the 1 o’clock position.

24. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering Install the steering column lock gear.actuator housing, and install the screws.

• Use multi-purpose grease to coat thesteering column lock gear.

25. Install the steering column bearing tolerancering.




28. Install the steering column lock housingbearing.

• The narrow section of the keyhole should bein the 1 o’clock position, with the tabinboard at the 3 o’clock position and rotateit counterclockwise.

• Lubricate the steering column lock housingbearing with multi-purpose grease.

31. Attach the steering column gearshift lever sealonto the steering column.

29. Install the bearing retainer firmly to engage thefour retention tabs into the lock housing.

32. Install the multifunction switch.

33. Install the clockspring. For additionalinformation, refer to Section 501-20B.

34. NOTE: When installing the steering column,read and follow the steering column installationinstructions and warnings as outlined in thissection.

Install the steering column. For additional30. Install the gearshift lever assembly and installinformation, refer to Steering Column in thisthe retaining pin.section.


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