Manual Transmission

1. Install the steering column lock lever actuator.
(1) Lubricate the steering column lock lever actuator with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.
(2) Install the steering column lock lever actuator.





2. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer.
(1) Position the steering column lower bearing retainer.
(2) Install the three bolts.





3. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.

NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.

4. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve so that the inner race is visible when installed.








5. Install the steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

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

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.








6. On tilt steering column equipped vehicles, install the steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.

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

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.





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





8. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.





9. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.





10. Install the snap ring.





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





12. Install the turn signal cancel cam.





13. 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 Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.





14. 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.





15. Tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.





16. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.





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





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





19. Install the ignition switch. Tighten bolts to specification.





20. 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 should be in the 1 o'clock position.





21. 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.





22. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the four retention tabs into the lock housing.
23. Install the steering column.
24. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder.