Manual 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 lever actuator.
1. Lubricate the steering column lock lever actuator with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-1958-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. NOTE: The "UP" position of the bearing must be facing forward, toward the engine.

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











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

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.

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

Vehicles with tilt steering columns











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

NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.

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

All vehicles





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. NOTE: Lubricate the lock cylinder housing bushings with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-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.





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.

Vehicles with tilt steering columns





15. Tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.

Vehicles with fixed steering columns





16. 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





17. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.

Vehicles with tilt steering columns





18. Install the sensor ring.
1. Install the sensor ring.
2. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.

Vehicles with fixed steering columns





19. Install the snap ring.

All vehicles





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





21. NOTE: The narrow section of the keyhole in the lock gear should 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.





22. 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.





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