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Steering Column - Except Stripped Chassis: Removal & Installation Ford Bronco V

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section before disconnecting battery.
  1. Set front wheels in straight-ahead position. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable then disconnect positive cable. Wait at least one minute (10 minutes for Villager) to deplete charge in air bag back-up power supply. Remove air bag module-to-steering wheel retaining nuts. Remove air bag from steering wheel, and disconnect air bag module electrical connector.
  2. Disconnect horn switch and speed control (if equipped) electrical connectors. Mark steering wheel-to-steering shaft position for installation reference. Remove steering wheel retaining bolt. Using Steering Wheel Remover (T67L-3600-A), remove steering wheel.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten steering wheel retaining bolt and air bag retaining nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-55219-S38122381882001011700000) .
  1. Set front wheels in straight-ahead position. Disconnect negative battery cable. On Bronco, Pickup and Van, grasp sides of horn pad and pull upward to unclip retainers. Disconnect horn switch electrical connector, and remove horn pad.
  2. Mark steering wheel-to-steering shaft position for installation reference. Remove steering wheel retaining bolt. Using Steering Wheel Remover (T67L-3600-A), remove steering wheel.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten steering wheel retaining bolt and horn pad retaining screws (if equipped) to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-55219-S38122381882001011700000) .

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Remove 2 multifunction switch retaining screws. Disconnect multifunction switch electrical connector, and remove multifunction switch from steering column. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Removal (With Key)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensure gear selector is in Park (A/T models). On Pickup, and Villager, remove steering wheel and steering column shrouds. Disconnect key warning switch electrical connector. On Aerostar and Van, locate access hole in steering column shroud (below lock cylinder).
  2. On all models, using key, turn lock cylinder to RUN position. Using a 1/8" (3.17 mm) diameter pin or punch, depress retaining pin located in outer edge of lock cylinder housing, and pull out lock cylinder. (Scheme 1)

Installation

  1. Turn lock cylinder to RUN position. Depress retaining pin. Insert lock cylinder into housing. Ensure tab on end of lock cylinder aligns with slot in ignition drive gear and lock cylinder is fully engaged in housing.
  2. Using key, turn lock cylinder to OFF position. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Check lock cylinder and ignition switch functions. Ensure column locks when switch is in LOCK position.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1
Scheme 1

Removal (Without Key)

  1. Use this procedure to remove ignition lock cylinder if key is missing or cylinder lock is frozen. Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-55219-S37193438302001011700000) or «STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD»(ref-55219-S10808621492001011700000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Disconnect key warning switch electrical connector. Use a 1/8" (3.17 mm) drill bit to drill out retaining pin. DO NOT drill deeper than 1/2" (12.7 mm).
  2. On Aerostar and Van, grasp lock cylinder cap with vise grips and twist off lock cylinder cap. On all others, place a chisel at base of lock cylinder cap. Using hammer, strike chisel with sharp blows to break cap away from lock cylinder. On all models, use 3/8" (9.52 mm) drill bit to drill out center of lock cylinder key slot. Drill down approximately 1 3/4" (44 mm) until lock cylinder breaks away from base of lock cylinder.
  3. Remove metal shavings from lock cylinder housing. Remove bearing retainer, bearing and ignition drive gear from lock cylinder. Thoroughly clean all metal shavings and other foreign materials from housing. Carefully inspect housing for damage. If damage is apparent, replace housing.
  1. Install ignition drive gear, bearing and bearing retainer. Lubricate cylinder cavity with lock cylinder lubricant. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Depress retaining pin, and insert NEW lock cylinder into housing.
  2. Ensure tab on end of lock cylinder aligns with slot in ignition drive gear. Using key, turn lock cylinder to OFF position to engage cylinder retaining pin into cylinder housing hole. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Check lock cylinder functions. Ensure column locks when switch is in LOCK position.

Removal

Disconnect negative battery cable. Using key, turn ignition lock to RUN position. Remove 2 ignition switch retaining screws. Disconnect ignition switch electrical connector, and remove ignition switch from steering column.

Ensure ignition lock is in RUN position. Slot in actuator housing should be aligned with mark on steering column casting. Align pin on ignition switch with slot in actuator housing. Connect ignition switch electrical connector, and tighten retaining screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

  1. Set front wheels in straight-ahead position. Disable air bag (if equipped). See «DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-55219-S29773353172001011700000) . Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-55219-S37193438302001011700000) or «STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD»(ref-55219-S10808621492001011700000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove right and left instrument panel lower moldings. Remove instrument panel lower trim cover.
  2. Remove screws from lower steering column shroud. Remove lower steering column shroud by pulling shroud down and toward rear of vehicle. Disconnect air bag clockspring contact assembly electrical connectors (if equipped). Place tape across contact assembly stator and rotor to prevent accidental rotation (if equipped). Remove upper steering column shroud from column. Remove clockspring contact assembly retaining screws, and remove contact assembly from steering column (if equipped).
  3. Unscrew and remove tilt lever from column. Using key, turn lock cylinder to RUN position. Place a 1/8" (3.17 mm) diameter pin in hole located in outer edge of lock cylinder housing. Depress retaining pin, and pull out lock cylinder. Remove 6 instrument panel lower reinforcement brace bolts, and remove reinforcement brace.
  4. Remove PRND21 cable retaining screw, and disconnect cable from actuator housing. Disconnect PRND21 cable loop from shift tube hook. Remove 2 screws attaching multifunction switch to steering column. Disconnect multifunction switch electrical connector, and remove switch.
  5. Remove pinch bolt from intermediate shaft "U" joint. Disconnect shift cable from selector lever pivot. Push in tab on shift cable, and slide cable off shaft cable bracket. Disconnect ignition switch electrical connector. Support steering column assembly, and remove 4 steering column-to-support bracket retaining nuts. Carefully remove column from vehicle.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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