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Steering Column: Removal & Installation Ford Escort V рестайлинг 2

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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 appropriate COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section before disconnecting battery.
  1. «COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES»(ref-9799) - 1996
  2. «COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES»(ref-9557) - 1997
CAUTIONDO NOT remove steering column, steering wheel and air bag module as an assembly from vehicle unless column is locked to prevent rotation, or lower end of steering shaft is wired in such a way to prevent steering wheel form rotating.

CONTACT ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) R & I

CAUTIONBEFORE servicing any air bag component, see SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

Note. Contact assembly is incorporated in a multifunction switch with turn signal and windshield wiper switches and is not serviced separately.

See MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH .

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Removal & Installation
Scheme 1: Removal & Installation

Removal

  1. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to deplete. Disable air bag system.
  2. Remove air bag module retaining nuts or screws from steering wheel. (Scheme 1) Lift air bag module from steering wheel and disconnect clockspring electrical connector from module.
  3. Disconnect cruise control switch electrical connector from contact assembly electrical connector. Remove steering wheel bolt.
  4. Mark steering wheel position. Using Steering Wheel Puller (T67L-3600-A), remove steering wheel. As wheel is removed, route contact assembly and cruise control/horn wiring harnesses through steering wheel.

Installation

  1. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Route contact assembly and cruise control/horn wiring harnesses through steering wheel opening at 3 o'clock position. Position steering wheel onto steering shaft, ensuring steering wheel and shaft alignment marks are aligned. Install NEW steering wheel bolt. Tighten bolt to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-55422-S02229361152001011700000) .
  2. Connect cruise control/horn switch electrical connector. Connect clockspring electrical connector to air bag module and install module. Connect positive battery cable. Connect negative battery cable. Check AIR BAG light for system faults.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-55422-S39602817602001011700000). Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD»(ref-55422-S24257308482001011700000). Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds.
  2. Remove multifunction switch connectors. Remove mounting screws. Remove combination switch. To install, reverse removal procedure. (Scheme 1)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

Remove steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD. Remove the multifunction switch. Refer to MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. (Scheme 1) Disconnect ignition switch electrical connector. Remove 3 mounting screws and remove ignition switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD . Remove multifunction switch. See MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH . Remove ignition key reminder switch. Unplug ignition switch harness connector. Remove ignition switch mounting bolts. Remove ignition switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-55422-S39602817602001011700000). Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD»(ref-55422-S24257308482001011700000). (Scheme 1) Remove upper and lower column shrouds. Disconnect electrical connector from key warning switch.
  2. Working through access hole in lower steering column shroud, use a small pilot punch to center punch retaining pin. Using a 1/8" drill, drill out retaining pin. Using channel lock pliers, twist lock cylinder cap until it separates from lock cylinder. Using a 3/8" (9.5 mm) drill bit, drill down middle of ignition lock key slot about 1 3/4" inch (44 mm) until lock cylinder breaks loose from base of lock cylinder.
  3. Remove retainer, washer, ignition switch and actuator. Remove shavings from column housing. Inspect column housing. Replace column housing if damaged.
  1. Install lock cylinder gear, washer and retainer into lock cylinder bore in column housing. Ensure ignition switch is in RUN position by rotating lock cylinder gear fully clockwise to START position, then releasing. Ensure lock cylinder gear keyway is correctly aligned with slot in ignition switch shaft.
  2. Turn NEW lock cylinder to RUN position. Press lock cylinder retaining pin located on bottom of lock cylinder. Install lock cylinder. Ensure lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned in interlocking washer.
  3. Turn lock cylinder to OFF position to release retaining pin into hole in column housing. Connect electrical connectors to key warning switch and ignition switch. Install upper and lower column shrouds. Install steering wheel. Connect battery cables. Ensure vehicle starts in Park and Neutral positions (A/T), vehicle does not start in Drive or Reverse position (A/T), and column locks with ignition switch in LOCK position. Check AIR BAG light for system faults.
  1. With lock cylinder removed, carefully note position of retainer in lock cylinder bore. Using a screwdriver with a 90-degree bend on tip, insert tip between retainer and washer. Pull retainer out of lock cylinder bore.
  2. Insert screwdriver into double "D" slot of washer and rotate 90 degrees. Remove washer. Carefully note relation of lock cylinder gear to teeth position on lock actuator assembly. Last tooth of lock cylinder gear should be meshed with last tooth on lock actuator assembly. Remove lock cylinder gear. To install, reverse removal procedure.

See LOCK CYLINDER (FUNCTIONAL) or LOCK CYLINDER (NON-FUNCTIONAL) .

Note. All steering column components are assembled with thread locking fasteners. DO NOT substitute fasteners with non-locking type.

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-55422-S39602817602001011700000). Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD»(ref-55422-S24257308482001011700000).
  2. Remove contact assembly. See «CONTACT ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING)»(ref-55422-S25622682412001011700000). Unplug multifunction switch and ignition switch electrical connectors. (Scheme 1) Remove shift cable mounting bracket, and move cable and bracket aside. Remove 4 steering column upper mounting bracket bolts, and lower column.
  3. Remove 5 set plate mounting nuts and remove set plate. Remove intermediate shaft-to-pinion shaft bolt. Remove 2 steering column lower mounting bracket nuts and remove column. To install, reverse removal procedure.

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