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Ford F-150 1997 Workshop Manual

Ford F-150 1997 Workshop Manual

Steering column removal and installation
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1997 F-150/250

Section 211-04: Steering Column

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Steering Column and Steering Wheel
Special Service Tool(s)
Removal
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG
VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG.
WARNING: CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER
POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT WILL THEN
DEPLOY WITH A MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.
WARNING: PLACE A LIVE AIR BAG ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE WITH
THE TRIM COVER UP.
WARNING: AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE MAY 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 AFTER HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR BAG.
WARNING: NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAGS. DOING SO
MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
WARNING: AIR BAG MODULES WITH DISCOLORED OR DAMAGED COVERS OR
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2-Jaw Puller
T77F-4220-B1
1997 F-150, F-250 Workshop Manual

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  • Page 1: Section 211-04: Steering Column

    1997 F-150/250 Section 211-04: Steering Column 1997 F-150, F-250 Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Steering Column and Steering Wheel Special Service Tool(s) 2-Jaw Puller T77F-4220-B1 Removal WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG. WARNING: CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.
  • Page 2 1997 F-150/250 DEPLOYMENT DOORS MUST BE REPLACED, NOT REPAINTED. WARNING: VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SYSTEM IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND WIRING PIGTAIL FOR DEFORMATION. IF DAMAGED, THE SENSOR SHOULD BE REPLACED WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.
  • Page 3 1997 F-150/250 3. Remove the steering wheel bolt. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings. Use 2-Jaw Puller to remove the steering wheel (3600). http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSV1/~MUS~LEN/19/SV1B4002.HTM (3 of 11) [7/10/2007 4:44:52 PM]...
  • Page 4 1997 F-150/250 5. Remove the air bag sliding contact (14A664); refer to Section 501-20B 6. Remove the multi-function switch (13K359). 1. Remove the screws. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector. 3. Remove the multi-function switch. 7. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement. 1.
  • Page 5 1997 F-150/250 8. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector. 1. Remove the bolt. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector. 9. On automatic transmission vehicles, remove the transmission range indicator from the steering column. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSV1/~MUS~LEN/19/SV1B4002.HTM (5 of 11) [7/10/2007 4:44:52 PM]...
  • Page 6 1997 F-150/250 10. Remove the steering column shaft bolt. 11. On automatic transmission vehicles, disconnect the shift cable from the steering column. 1. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever. 2. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket. 12.

  • Page 7: Installation

    1997 F-150/250 1. Remove the nuts. 2. Remove the steering column. Installation 1. Position the steering column and install the nuts. 2. Install the steering column shaft bolt. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSV1/~MUS~LEN/19/SV1B4002.HTM (7 of 11) [7/10/2007 4:44:52 PM]...
  • Page 8 1997 F-150/250 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, connect the shift cable to the steering column. 1. Connect the shift cable to the steering column instrument panel bracket (3676). 2. Connect the shift cable to the shift tube lever. 4. On automatic transmission vehicles, install the transmission range indicator. 5.
  • Page 9 1997 F-150/250 6. Position the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement and install the nuts. 7. Install the multi-function switch. 1. Connect the electrical connector. 2. Position the multi-function switch. 3. Install the screws. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSV1/~MUS~LEN/19/SV1B4002.HTM (9 of 11) [7/10/2007 4:44:52 PM]...
  • Page 10 1997 F-150/250 8. Install the air bag sliding contact; refer to Section 501-20B 9. Install the steering wheel. 1. Position the steering wheel. 2. Install the bolt. 10. Install the driver side air bag module. 1. Connect the air bag sliding contact electrical connector. 2.
  • Page 11 1997 F-150/250 NOTE: When the battery (10655) is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) to relearn the strategy. 11. Connect the battery cables. 1.

  • Page 12: Automatic Transmission

    1997 F-150/250 Automatic Transmission Disassembly 1. Remove the Steering Column; refer to the procedure in this section. 2. Remove the bearing retainer. 3. Remove the steering column lock housing bearing (3E700). 4. Remove the steering column lock gear (3E717). http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSV1/~MUS~LEN/19/SV1B4007.HTM (1 of 20) [7/10/2007 4:46:03 PM]...
  • Page 13 1997 F-150/250 5. On fixed steering columns, remove the bearing retainer from the bottom of the steering column shaft. 6. On tilt steering columns, remove the sensor ring. 1. Remove the steering column bearing spring. 2. Remove the sensor ring. 7.
  • Page 14 1997 F-150/250 8. Remove the lock cylinder housing screws. WARNING: THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION SPRING IS UNDER TENSION AND MAY COME OUT WITH GREAT FORCE. Remove the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft from the steering actuator housing. 1.
  • Page 15 1997 F-150/250 10. Remove the bearing retainer. 11. Remove the steering column bearing spring. 12. Remove the steering column bearing sleeve. 13. Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring. 1. Slide the steering column shaft in toward the steering column lock cylinder housing, then out.
  • Page 16 1997 F-150/250 2. Slide the steering column bearing tolerance ring off the steering column shaft. 14. Remove the steering column bearing from the steering column lock cylinder housing. 15. On tilt columns, remove the steering column bearing from the steering column lock cylinder housing.
  • Page 17 1997 F-150/250 17. Remove the shift tube. 1. Remove the bolts. 2. Remove the shift tube clamps. 3. Remove the shift tube. 18. Remove the transmission selector lever arm and support (7302). 1. Remove the bolts. 2. Remove the transmission selector lever arm and support. 19.
  • Page 18 1997 F-150/250 20. Drive out the gearshift lever pin (7W441) from the shift tube. 21. Remove the gearshift lever (7210). 22. Remove the column shift selector lever plunger (7361). If bent, replace the column shift selector lever plunger. ● http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSV1/~MUS~LEN/19/SV1B4007.HTM (7 of 20) [7/10/2007 4:46:03 PM]...
  • Page 19 1997 F-150/250 23. Remove the (A) gearshift lever socket bushings (7335) and the (B) transmission control selector lever spring clip. 24. Remove the ignition switch. 1. Remove the bolts. 2. Remove the ignition switch. 25. Remove the lower steering column bearing. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSV1/~MUS~LEN/19/SV1B4007.HTM (8 of 20) [7/10/2007 4:46:03 PM]...
  • Page 20 1997 F-150/250 26. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer. 1. Remove the three bolts. 2. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer. 27. Remove the steering column lock pawl (3E691). 1. Drive out the steering column lock lever pin (3B663). 2.
  • Page 21 1. Install the lower steering column lock actuator to the upper steering column lock lever actuator. 1. Lubricate the steering column lock actuator. Use Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW- ● M1C87-A. 3. Install the steering column lock actuator.
  • Page 22 1997 F-150/250 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. Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when installed. ●...
  • Page 23 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 ●...
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 1997 F-150/250 12. Install the shift tube. 1. Position the shift tube. 2. Position the shift tube clamps. 3. Install the bolts. 13. Install the brake shift interlock solenoid. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid. ● Install the bolts. ● 14.
  • Page 26 1997 F-150/250 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. Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket. ●...
  • Page 27 1997 F-150/250 17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve. 18. Install the steering column bearing spring. 19. Install the bearing retainer. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSV1/~MUS~LEN/19/SV1B4007.HTM (16 of 20) [7/10/2007 4:46:03 PM]...
  • Page 28 Lubricate the lock cylinder housing screws with Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ- ● 19A501-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C56-A. 21. Position the (A) steering column lock cylinder housing and the (B) steering column shaft on the (D) steering actuator housing.
  • Page 29 1997 F-150/250 22. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing. 1. Use shop fabricated tool; refer to General Procedures in this section. 2. On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring. 23. Tighten the lock cylinder housing screws. http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSV1/~MUS~LEN/19/SV1B4007.HTM (18 of 20) [7/10/2007 4:46:03 PM]...
  • Page 30 2. Install the steering column bearing spring. 26. On fixed steering column, install the bearing retainer. 27. Install the steering column lock gear. Use Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-A or equivalent meeting Ford ● http://www.fordtechservice.dealerconnection.com/pubs/content/~WSV1/~MUS~LEN/19/SV1B4007.HTM (19 of 20) [7/10/2007 4:46:03 PM]...
  • Page 31 1997 F-150/250 specification ESR-M99C56-A to coat the steering column lock gear. 28. Lubricate and install the steering column lock housing bearing and rotate clockwise. Use Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor F2AZ-19A501-A or equivalent meeting Ford ● specification ESR-M99C56-A. 29. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer.

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