Automatic Transmission

1. Install the steering column lock actuators.
(1) Use Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A to lubricate the steering column lock actuators.
(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.

NOTE: Coat all surfaces with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C282-A.





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 and sleeve.

NOTE:
- The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.
- Install the steering column bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.





5. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column.
- Install the bolts. Tighten to specification.





6. Install the transmission control selector lever spring clip and the 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.

CAUTION: Gearshift lever pin must be installed correctly or 1st gear position may be blocked.





10. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube.
- Coat the end of the spring with Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-A or equivalent 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 shift tube clamps.
(3) Install the bolts.





13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and install the bolts.








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

CAUTION: Install the upper steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.








15. On tilt steering columns, install the large steering column bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.

CAUTION: Install the large steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed.

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.





16. Position the steering column shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing.
- Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.





17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.





18. Install the steering column bearing spring





19. Install the snap ring.





20. Install the turn signal cancel cam.





21. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.





22. Position the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft on the steering actuator housing.
- Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.

NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C56-A.





23. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing
(1) Use a shop fabricated tool.
(2) On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.





24. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.





25. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.





26. On tilt steering column equipped vehicles, install the sensor ring.
(1) Install the sensor ring.
(2) Install the steering column bearing spring.





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





28. On fixed steering column equipped vehicles, install the snap ring.





29. Install the steering column lock gear.
- Use Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A to coat the steering column lock gear.

NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear must be in the l o'clock position.





30. Install the steering column lock housing bearing.
- The narrow section of the keyhole should be in the 1 o'clock position, with the tab inboard at the 3 o'clock position and rotate it counterclockwise.
- Lubricate the steering column lock housing bearing with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.





31. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
32. Install the steering column.
33. Install the air bag sliding contact.
34. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder.