Automatic Transmission

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down, this will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin, wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.

WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module, doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.

WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be replaced, not repainted.

WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation, if a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.

WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.

To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).

All vehicles





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

Install the steering column lock pawl.
1. Position the steering column lock pawl.
2. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.





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








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

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

Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.





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





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

Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.





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

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

Vehicles with tilt steering columns











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

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.

Install the large steering column bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.

All vehicles





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

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.





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.

Vehicles with tilt steering columns





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

Vehicles with fixed steering columns





25. Install the steering column spacer. Tighten the two lock cylinder housing screws.
^ The steering column spacer is installed on the LH side of the steering column.

All vehicles





26. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.

Vehicles with tilt steering columns





27. Install the sensor ring.
1. Install the sensor ring.
2. Install the steering column bearing spring.





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

Vehicles with fixed steering columns





29. Install the snap ring.

All vehicles





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

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.





31. Install the steering column 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 steering column lock housing bearing with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.





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