Tilt Steering Column - Stuck in Lowest Position

Article No. 86-16-7

STEERING COLUMN - TILT - UNABLE TO MOVE OUT OF LOWEST DOWNWARD POSITION - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 7/15/86


FORD 1986 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1986 SABLE

Some steering columns could become stuck in the lowest tilt down position. This is caused by the steering column position spring riding under the tilt position detent locator. To correct this, a redesigned tilt position detent locator and steering column position spring should be installed as follows:

1. Remove four screws retaining steering column opening lower cover and remove cover.

Figure 7:

2. Remove bolt and steering column position spring. Figure 7

3. Remove torx head bolt and steering column position detent locator. Figure 7

4. Install new steering column position detent locator and tighten bolt to 3.4-6.8 N-m (30-60 in.lbs.).

Figure 8:

5. Install steering column position spring and finger tighten bolt. Figure 8

Figure 9:

6. Position steering column in the mid-tilt position and adjust the detent spring as shown in Figure 9. Tighten bolt to 8-13.5 N-m (6-10 ft.lbs.).

7. Check tilt function for proper operation.

8. Install steering column lower cover with four screws.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E6DZ-3F716-B Tilt Position Detent Locator C
E6DZ-3D655-D Steering Column Position C
Spring


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP3655A86
TIME: 0.3 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 3D655 - Code: 41