Steering Column -- E-Series Ford Cutaway E350 Super Duty

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The steering column consists of the following

1. Steering wheel
2. Steering column
3. Upper and lower steering column shafts
4. Steering column switches
5. Ignition lock cylinder

The steering column is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. The steering wheel is mounted to a shaft which passes through the center of the steering column. The shaft is centered by bearings within the steering column. The steering column shaft then connects the steering column to the steering gear. The upper and lower steering column shaft connections utilize U-joint type couplings. The tilt function of the steering column is controlled by a mechanical lever on the side of the steering column which unlocks the steering column. When the tilt lever is unlocked, the steering column can then be adjusted to various positions. The steering column switches (multifunction and ignition) are mounted to the steering column. These switches are covered by the upper and lower steering column shrouds.

For steering column switch service information, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .

For ignition lock cylinder service information, refer to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS .

Refer to STEERING SYSTEM .

Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOL(S) DESCRIPTION CHART Remover, Differential Bearing 205-116 (T77F-4220-B1)

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1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system-e-series) .
3. If equipped, disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector and position it aside.
4. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt. To install, tighten the new bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. Using the Differential Bearing Remover, remove the steering wheel. Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
6. Tape the clockspring center rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation

Note. Non-commercial chassis shown in illustration, commercial chassis similar.

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Note. All steering column components are assembled with specific fasteners. They are designed with a thread-locking system to prevent loosening due to vibrations associated with normal vehicle operation.

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1. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to «STEERING WHEEL»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/steering-column/#steering-column-e-series) .
2. Remove the 2 Data Link Connector (DLC) screws and position the DLC aside.
3. Remove the steering column opening cover and the instrument panel LH knee bolster. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel - Exploded View in «INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-and-console-e-series) .
4. Remove the multifunction switch. For additional information, refer to «STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/steering-column-switches/#steering-column-switches-e-series) .
5. Reinstall the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key. Commercial chassis
6. Remove the 2 lower steering column support bracket nuts. To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
7. Remove the 2 upper steering column support bracket nuts and the steering column support bracket. To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in). All vehicles
8. Disconnect the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) electrical connector and detach the pin-type retainer from the bend bracket. Commercial chassis
9. Remove the bolt and detach the upper steering column shaft from the steering column. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). All except commercial chassis
10. Remove the bolt and detach the steering column coupling and shaft from the steering column. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). All vehicles
11. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the selector lever pivot arm.
12. Remove the selector lever cable from the steering column by pushing the tab on the cable in and sliding the cable off the mounting bracket.
13. Disconnect the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) electrical connector. Detach the PATS electrical connector pin-type retainer from the instrument panel support bracket.
14. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
15. Disconnect the overdrive cancel switch electrical connector and the 2 clockspring electrical connectors at the base of the steering column.
16. Detach the 2 clockspring electrical connector pin-type retainers from the steering column bend bracket.
17. If equipped, disconnect the Roll Stability Control (RSC®) electrical connector and detach the pin-type retainer from the bend bracket.
18. Detach the steering column bend bracket from the steering column and position it aside.
19. While supporting the steering column, remove the 4 nuts and the steering column. To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
20. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position. All except commercial chassis
2. Remove the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
3. Remove the steering column shaft dash seal nuts. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4. Remove the steering column coupling bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the coupling. Compress the steering column shaft. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
5. Remove the steering column shaft dash seal and the steering column shaft. Commercial chassis
6. Remove the steering column shaft-to-steering gear bolt. To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
7. Remove the upper steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt, disconnect the shaft from the steering column and then remove the upper steering column shaft. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). All vehicles
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Remove the ignition lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to «HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#handles-locks-latches-and-entry-systems-e-series) .
2. If equipped, remove the tilt release lever/handle.
3. Remove the 3 screws and the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

SPECIAL TOOL(S) DESCRIPTION CHART Steering Column Locking Lever Tool Shop Fabricated

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Material

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Note. Typical steering column components are shown in illustration. Some component designs may vary.

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1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/steering-column/#steering-column-e-series) .
2. Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system-e-series) .
3. Remove the ignition switch. Remove the 2 screws. Remove the ignition switch.
4. Remove the ignition lock cylinder bearing retainer.
5. Remove the ignition lock cylinder bearing.
6. Remove the ignition lock cylinder gear.
7. Remove the selector lever pin and the selector lever.
8. If equipped, remove the 2 screws and the steering wheel rotation sensor.
9. If equipped, remove the sensor ring. Remove the steering column lower bearing spring. Remove the sensor ring.
10. Remove the steering column lower bearing tolerance ring from the steering column shaft.
11. Remove the 2 ignition lock cylinder housing screws.
12. Remove the ignition lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft from the steering actuator housing. Using a shop-fabricated tool, pry up on the steering column locking levers. Remove the steering column position spring.
13. Using a suitable tool, pry up on the flush surface of the turn signal cancel cam and remove it.
14. Remove the steering column upper bearing snap ring.
15. Remove the steering column upper bearing spring.
16. Remove the steering column bearing sleeve.
17. Remove the steering column upper bearing tolerance ring. Slide the steering column shaft in toward the steering column lock cylinder housing. Slide the steering column upper bearing tolerance ring from the steering column shaft and remove the shaft.
18. Using a punch, remove the small steering column upper bearing from the ignition lock cylinder housing.
19. Using a punch, remove the large steering column upper bearing from the ignition lock cylinder housing.
20. Remove the 3 bolts, the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) and the transmission shift position insert.
21. Remove the shift tube. Remove the 4 bolts. Remove the 2 shift tube clamps. Remove the shift tube.
22. Remove the transmission shift arm assembly. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove the transmission shift arm assembly.
23. Remove the spring.
24. Drive out the gearshift lever pin from the shift tube.
25. Remove the gearshift lever.
26. Remove the column shift selector lever plunger. If it is bent, replace the column shift selector lever plunger.
27. Remove the 2 gearshift lever socket bushings and the transmission control selector lever spring clip.
28. Remove the steering column lock pawl. Drive out the steering column lock lever pin. Remove the steering column lock pawl.
29. Remove the steering column lower bearing and sleeve.
30. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer. Remove the bolts. Remove the steering column lower bearing retainer.
31. Remove the upper and lower steering column lock lever actuators.

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1. Install the upper and lower steering column lock lever actuators. Install the upper steering column lock lever actuator. Install the lower steering column lock lever actuator.
2. Install the steering column lock pawl. Position the steering column lock pawl. Drive in the steering column lock lever pin.
3. Install the steering column lower bearing retainer. Position the steering column lower bearing retainer. Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4. Install the steering column lower bearing and sleeve. PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART Item Part Number Description 1 - Outer race 2 3517 Bearing (in the upward position) 3 - Ball 4 - Inner race
5. 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 premium long-life grease.
6. Install the column shift selector lever plunger. Coat the column shift selector plunger with premium long-life grease.
7. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
8. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
9. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube. Coat the end of the spring with premium long-life grease.
10. Install the transmission selector lever arm and support on the shift tube. Position the transmission selector lever arm and support. Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
11. Install the shift tube. Position the shift tube. Position the 2 shift tube clamps. Install the 4 bolts and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
12. Install the BSIA and the 3 bolts. Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
13. Using an appropriate bearing installer or socket, install the small steering column upper bearing into the ignition lock cylinder housing. PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART Item Part Number Description 1 - Outer race 2 3517 Bearing (in the upward position) 3 - Ball 4 - Inner race
14. Install the large upper steering column lower bearing into the ignition lock cylinder housing. PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART Item Part Number Description 1 - Bearing slot 2 3511 Ignition lock cylinder housing 3 - Outer race 4 - Bearing (in the upward position) 5 - Ball 6 - Inner race
15. Position the steering column shaft in the ignition lock cylinder housing. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.
16. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
17. Install the steering column upper bearing spring.
18. Install the steering column upper bearing snap ring.
19. Install the turn indicator cancel cam.
20. Install the 2 ignition screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise. Lubricate the ignition lock cylinder housing screws with premium long-life grease.
21. Align the ignition lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft in the steering actuator housing. Make sure the upper and lower steering column lock actuators are aligned.
22. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing. Use a shop-fabricated tool. Install and compress the steering column position spring.
23. Position the ignition lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing. Tighten the 2 ignition lock cylinder housing screws to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
24. Install the steering column lower bearing tolerance ring.
25. If equipped, install the sensor ring. Install the sensor ring. Install the steering column lower bearing spring.
26. If equipped, position the steering wheel rotation sensor and install the 2 screws. Tighten to 1 Nm (9 lb-in).
27. Install the gearshift lever assembly and install the retaining pin.
28. Install the ignition lock cylinder gear. Use premium long-life grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
29. Install the ignition lock cylinder bearing. The narrow section of the keyhole should be in the 1 o'clock position, with the tab inboard at the 3 o'clock position and rotate it counterclockwise. Lubricate the ignition lock cylinder bearing with premium long-life grease.
30. Install the ignition lock cylinder bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
31. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column. Install the 2 screws and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
32. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system-e-series) .
33. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(/ford/cutaway-e350-super-duty/2008-2012/remont/steering-column/#steering-column-e-series) .

See also:
• STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES
• HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS
• STEERING SYSTEM
• SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
• INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE
• STEERING WHEEL