Steering Column Ford Cutaway E350

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Note. All fasteners are important because they can affect the performance of vital parts and systems. Incorrect installation of the fasteners can result in major repair expenses. Install new fasteners of the same part number if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute a design. Torque values must be used as specified during assembly to make sure these parts function correctly.

The body of a steering column is made of magnesium die castings. The steering column is attached to a support that is an integral part of the instrument panel. The lower attachments of the steering column are through a bracket that bends during collapse. The upper attachments are through plastic shear modules that separate from the main casting during collapse.

Refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

Special Tool(s)

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

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1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system) .
2. Loosen the steering wheel bolt, but do not remove it.
3. Using the special tool, detach the steering wheel.
4. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
5. Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation

For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .

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. Make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
2. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system) .
3. Pull to release the retaining clips and remove the steering column opening lower finish panel.
4. Remove the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement. Release the pin-type retainers and remove the electrical connector. Remove the screw and data link connectors. Remove the bolts. Remove the steering column opening lower finish panel reinforcement.
5. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors at the base of the steering column.
6. Remove the nuts.
7. Remove the nuts and the steering column support.
8. Remove the transmission range indicator from the steering column. Remove the bolt. Disconnect the cable and position the range indicator aside. Vehicles with 5-speed automatic transmission
9. Remove the transmission range indicator from the steering column. Remove the nut. Disconnect the cable and position the range indicator aside.
10. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position. Insert a punch through the hole in the lower steering column shroud and push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
11. If equipped, twist the tilt wheel handle and shank and remove.
12. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds. Remove the screws. Remove the lower steering column shroud. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
13. Disconnect the multifunction switch electrical connectors.
14. Re-install the ignition lock cylinder and remove the key.
15. Disconnect the brake shift interlock electrical connector.
16. Remove the pinch bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
17. Remove the pinch bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering column. All vehicles
18. Disconnect the shift cable from the selector lever pivot arm.
19. Remove the shift cable from the steering column lower mounting bracket by pushing the tab on the cable in and sliding the cable off the bracket.
20. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connectors.
21. Lower the steering column bend bracket and disconnect the electrical connectors.
22. While supporting the steering column, remove the nuts and the steering column.
23. While supporting the steering column, remove the nuts and the steering column.
24. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
25. Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system) .

Note. Non-commercial chassis is shown; commercial chassis is similar.

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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 coupler-to-steering gear pinch bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.
3. Disconnect the steering column shaft seal from the dash panel.
4. Remove the steering column shaft-to-steering column coupler pinch bolt and disconnect the intermediate shaft from the coupler. Compress the steering column shaft.
5. Remove the steering column shaft dash panel seal.
6. Remove the steering column shaft.
7. Remove the steering column shaft-to-steering gear shaft bolt.
8. Remove the steering column shaft-to-steering column pinch bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering column.
9. Remove the steering column shaft.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Material

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

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1. Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) .
2. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to «STEERING WHEEL»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) in this section.
3. Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system) .
4. Remove the 2 screws and the multi-function switch.
5. Remove the bearing retainer.
6. Remove the steering column lock housing bearing.
7. Remove the steering column lock gear.
8. Remove the sensor ring. Remove the steering column lower bearing spring. Remove the sensor ring.
9. Remove the snap ring from the bottom of the steering column shaft.
10. Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring from the steering column shaft.
11. Remove the lock cylinder housing pivot screws.
12. Remove the steering column lock cylinder housing and the steering column shaft from the steering actuator housing. Pry up on the steering column locking levers using a shop-fabricated tool. On tilt steering columns, remove the steering column position spring.
13. Remove the snap ring.
14. Remove the steering column upper bearing spring.
15. Remove the steering column bearing sleeve.
16. Remove the steering column bearing tolerance ring. Slide the steering column shaft in toward the steering column lock cylinder housing, then out. Slide the steering column bearing tolerance ring off the steering column shaft.
17. Using a suitable punch, remove the steering column bearing from the steering column lock cylinder housing.
18. Use a suitable punch to remove the steering column bearing from the steering column lock cylinder housing.
19. Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid. Remove the bolts. Remove the brake shift interlock solenoid and the shift selector position insert.
20. Remove the shift tube. Remove the bolts. Remove the shift tube clamps Remove the shift tube.
21. Remove the transmission selector lever arm and support. Remove the range bolts. Remove the lever arm and support.
22. Remove the gearshift selector tube spring.
23. Drive out the gearshift lever pin from the shift tube.
24. Remove the gearshift lever.
25. Remove the column shift selector lever plunger. If it is bent, discard the plunger.
26. Remove the gearshift lever socket bushings and the transmission control selector lever spring clip.
27. Remove the steering column lock pawl. Drive out the steering column lock lever pin. Remove the steering column lock pawl.
28. Remove the ignition switch. Remove the bolts. Remove the ignition switch.
29. Remove the lower steering column 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 steering column lock actuator and the lower steering column lock actuator.

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1. Install the steering column lock actuators. Use multi-purpose grease to lubricate the steering column lock actuators. Install the steering column lock actuators.
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 bolts.
4. Install the steering column bearing and sleeve.
5. Install the ignition switch. Align the ignition switch with the slot and index mark on the steering column. Install the bolts. Tighten to specification.
6. Install the transmission range selector lever spring clip and the gearshift lever socket bushings on the shift tube. Coat the gearshift lever socket bushings with steering gear grease.
7. Install the column shift selector lever plunger. If the plunger was discarded during disassembly, install a new plunger. Coat the column shift selector plunger with steering gear grease.
8. Position the gearshift lever in the shift tube.
9. Install the gearshift lever pin in the shift tube.
10. Install the gearshift selector tube spring in the shift tube. Coat the end of the spring with steering gear grease.
11. Install the transmission selector lever arm and support on the shift tube. Position the transmission selector lever arm and support. Install the bolts.
12. Install the shift tube. Position the shift tube. Position the shift tube clamps. Install the bolts.
13. Position the brake shift interlock solenoid and the shift selector position insert. Install the bolts.
14. Using an appropriate bearing installer, install the upper steering column bearing on the steering column lock cylinder housing.
15. Install the large steering column bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing.
16. Position the steering column shaft in the steering column lock cylinder housing. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring on the steering column shaft.
17. Install the steering column bearing sleeve.
18. Install the steering column bearing spring.
19. Install the snap ring.
20. Install the lock cylinder housing screws loosely and position the steering actuator housing in a vise.
21. 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.
22. Position the steering column locking levers on the steering actuator housing. Use a shop fabricated tool. On tilt steering columns, install and compress the steering column position spring.
23. Position the lock cylinder housing and steering actuator housing, and tighten the lock cylinder housing screws.
24. Install the steering column bearing tolerance ring.
25. Install the sensor ring. Install the sensor ring. Install the steering column bearing spring.
26. Install the snap ring.
27. Install the steering column lock gear. Use ignition lock grease to coat the steering column lock gear.
28. Install the steering column lock housing 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 steering column lock housing bearing with ignition lock grease.
29. Install the steering column upper bearing retainer firmly to engage the 4 retention tabs into the lock housing.
30. Position the multi-function switch and install the 2 screws.
31. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/airbag/#supplemental-restraint-system) .
32. Install the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to «STEERING WHEEL»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) .
33. Install the steering column. For additional information, refer to «STEERING COLUMN»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/steering-column/#steering-column) .

See also:
• STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION
• SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
• STEERING COLUMN