Non-Tilt Column
DISASSEMBLY1. Remove turn signal lever.
2. On vehicles equipped with three speed manual or automatic transmission, drive out pivot pin and remove hand shift lever.
Fig. 7 Non-tilt Steering Column. Bronco & F-Series w/4 Speed Manual Transmission:
Fig. 8 Non-tilt Steering Column. Bronco & F-Series w/Automatic Transmission:
Fig. 9 Non-tilt Steering Column. E-Series w/Automatic Transmission:
Fig. 10 Non-tilt Steering Column. Bronco & F-Series w/3 Speed Manual Transmission:
3. On all models, partially withdraw turn signal/hazard warning switch, and key warning buzzer terminal if equipped, from upper flange, Figs. 7 through 10.
4. Remove snap ring from upper steering shaft.
5. Remove lower bearing retainer from bottom of steering column.
6. Using suitable tool, gently tap steering shaft out of bottom of steering column. Harsh impacts at either end of shaft may alter shaft in overall length, adversely affecting assembly.
7. On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, drill out shift tube retaining rivet from bottom of shift socket.
8. On vehicles equipped with three speed manual or automatic transmission, withdraw shift tube assembly from bottom of column.
9. On all models, clip ignition switch in lock position and remove ignition switch and actuator rod.
10. On E-Series models equipped with automatic transmission, remove PRNDL21 hood and lens assembly.
11. On all models, loosen upper flange retaining nuts until only 1 or 2 threads remain engaged, then pinch nuts toward each other and withdraw upper flange from outer tube.
12. On vehicles equipped with three speed manual or automatic transmission, remove shift socket from outer tube.
13. On vehicles equipped with four speed manual transmission, remove flange extension from outer tube.
14. On all models, remove upper bearing and insulator cover from upper flange by gently tapping from opposite side.
15. Remove flange retaining bolts and nuts.
16. On vehicles with manual transmission, remove snap ring from lock release lever assembly.
17. On vehicles with manual transmission, remove lock release lever assembly through hole on front of flange and remove spring from assembly.
18. On vehicles with automatic transmission, remove PRNDL21 insert from front of flange.
19. On all vehicles, place lock cylinder in Run position and remove retaining pin, then remove lock cylinder from flange.
20. Remove lock bearing snap ring, then the lock bearing.
21. Remove lock drive gear through lock cylinder opening, then the lock actuator assembly and lock actuator insert.
Fig. 11 Lower Bearing Retainer:
22. On E-Series, disassemble steering column lower bearing retainer subassembly as follows:
a. Remove steering column lower bayonet flange and leaf spring, Fig. 11. Do not loosen leaf spring.
b. Remove lower bearing shaft clamp, bolt, and nut.
c. Remove three screws and the lower bearing assembly.
d. Remove split retainer sleeve from lower bearing retainer assembly.
23. On vehicles equipped with three speed manual transmission, disassemble shift tube subassembly as follows:
a. Hold shift tube above spring and push up and rotate lower shift arm until loading slot in arm aligns with lower key.
b. Remove lower arm and lower spacer.
c. Rotate upper shift arm until loading slot in arm aligns with lower key, then remove upper arm and upper spacer.
d. Remove and discard shift arm grommets.
ASSEMBLY
1. On vehicles equipped with three speed manual transmission, place bushing in socket retainer in outer tube.
2. On vehicles equipped with three speed manual transmission, place bushing on upper hub and wave washer on lower hub of shift socket.
3. On vehicles equipped with three speed manual or automatic transmission, install shift socket in outer tube.
4. On vehicles equipped with four speed manual transmission, install flange extension on outer tube.
5. On all models, install lock actuator insert in rear of flange and torque screw to 15-25 inch lbs.
6. Insert lock actuator assembly through opening in front of flange until it bottoms against insert.
7. Install lock drive gear through lock cylinder opening so that last gear tooth aligns with last tooth on actuator assembly when actuator is fully rearward.
8. Install lock bearing, then the lock bearing snap ring.
9. Place lock cylinder in On position and depress retaining pin, then insert lock cylinder into flange.
10. On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, attach PRNDL21 insert to front of flange.
11. On vehicles equipped with manual transmission, position spring on lock release lever assembly and position lever assembly through hole in front of flange, then tighten spring until lever assembly drops into place.
12. On vehicles equipped with manual transmission, install snap ring on lock release lever assembly.
13. On all vehicles, install flange retaining bolts through holes in flange and hand start nuts 1 to 2 threads.
14. On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, place wave washer in flange hub.
15. On all models, install subassembled flange onto outer tube by pinching nuts toward each other and pressing flange in place, then torque nuts to 60-75 inch lbs.
16. On vehicles equipped with three speed manual transmission, assemble shift tube assembly as follows:
a. Install grommets in shift tube, small end facing up.
b. Stack upper spacer, upper arm, lower spacer, and lower arm concentrically in order so that loading slots align.
c. Press entire stack through common loading slot on shift tube, then rotate stack components individually until arms are aligned with their keyways on shift key and spacers allow shift key to pass freely through operating slots.
17. On vehicles with three speed manual transmission, load shift tube assembly through lower opening of column.
18. On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, install shift tube retaining rivet through bottom of shift socket.
19. On all vehicles, install steering shaft clip below knurl for upper bearing.
20. On Bronco and F-Series, ensure that shaft assembly length is 35.6 inches, adjusting as necessary by tapping gently in appropriate direction. Load shaft through bottom of column, being careful not to collapse steering shaft.
21. On all models, place cover insulator onto upper bearing and press onto knurl of steering shaft until snap ring groove is visible above bearing.
22. Install snap ring on steering shaft in groove above bearing.
23. Install turn signal/hazard warning switch, torquing screws to 15-25 inch lbs.
24. On E-Series, subassemble lower bearing retainer assembly as follows:
a. Install split retainer sleeve into lower bearing retainer assembly with sleeve shoulder against bearing.
b. Loosely assemble clamp, bolt, and nut to lower bearing retainer assembly, ensuring that bolt aligns with round groove in split retainer sleeve.
c. Push split retainer sleeve shoulder down and push clamp toward bearing, and torque clamp nut to 9-18 ft. lbs.
25. On Bronco and F-Series, install lower bearing retainer, ensuring that centerline of coupling shaft attachment hole extends 0.8 inch below lower face of retainer, and torque screws to 12-20 inch lbs.
26. On E-Series, install lower bearing retainer and telescope steering column lower bayonet shaft fully toward lower end of column.
27. On all models, install ignition switch actuator rod.
28. Install ignition switch and hand start retaining nuts with lock cylinder in lock position.
29. Torque switch retaining nuts to 40-65 inch lbs. and remove clip.
30. Install hand shift lever and secure by driving in pivot pin.
31. Install turn signal switch lever, torquing screws to 30-45 inch lbs.