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General| Brand | Ford |
|---|---|
| Model | F-250 1997 |
| Category | Automobile |
| Language | English |
Lists the specialized tools required for steering column service.
Essential safety warnings for handling air bag components to prevent accidental deployment and injury.
Procedure to disconnect the battery to safely deplete backup power for air bag system service.
Steps to detach and remove the driver-side air bag module from the steering column.
Instruction to remove the central bolt securing the steering wheel to the column.
Procedure for removing the component that allows electrical contact for the air bag.
Steps to detach the multi-function switch assembly from the steering column.
Instruction to remove the reinforcement for the steering column opening in the instrument panel.
Procedure to disconnect the electrical connector for the ignition switch.
Steps for removing the indicator that shows the gear selection on automatic transmission vehicles.
Instruction to remove the bolt connecting the steering column to the steering shaft.
Procedure to disconnect the gear shift cable from the steering column assembly.
Final steps to detach the entire steering column assembly from the vehicle.
Steps to position the steering column and secure it with nuts, including torque specifications.
Instruction to reinstall the bolt connecting the steering column to the steering shaft.
Procedure to reconnect the gear shift cable to the steering column assembly.
Steps for reinstalling the gear selection indicator on automatic transmission vehicles.
Procedure to reconnect the electrical connector for the ignition switch.
Instruction to reinstall the reinforcement for the steering column opening in the instrument panel.
Steps to attach the multi-function switch assembly back onto the steering column.
Procedure for reinstalling the component that allows electrical contact for the air bag.
Steps to properly mount the steering wheel onto the steering column, including torque specs.
Steps to reattach the driver-side air bag module to the steering column.
Procedure to reconnect the battery cables to restore power after service.
Reference to the main steering column removal procedure within this section.
Instruction to remove the retainer for the lower bearing on the steering column.
Steps to remove the bearing from the steering column lock housing.
Procedure to remove the steering column lock gear.
Instruction to remove the bearing retainer from the bottom of the steering column shaft on fixed columns.
Steps to remove the sensor ring from the steering column on tilt-adjustable columns.
Procedure to remove the tolerance ring from the steering column shaft.
Instruction to remove the screws securing the steering column lock cylinder housing.
Steps to remove the lock cylinder housing and steering column shaft from the actuator housing.
Instruction to remove the retainer for a bearing on the steering column shaft.
Procedure to remove the spring associated with a steering column bearing.
Instruction to remove the sleeve associated with a steering column bearing.
Procedure to remove the tolerance ring from the steering column shaft.
Steps to remove the steering column bearing from the lock cylinder housing.
Procedure to remove the solenoid that interlocks the brake and gear shift.
Instruction to remove the steering column shift tube.
Steps to detach the lever arm and support assembly for transmission selection.
Procedure to remove the spring for the selector lever plunger.
Instruction to drive out the pin securing the gearshift lever to the shift tube.
Steps to detach the gearshift lever from the shift tube.
Procedure to remove the plunger for the column shift selector lever.
Instruction to remove gearshift lever socket bushings and the selector lever spring clip.
Steps to detach the ignition switch from the steering column assembly.
Procedure to remove the lower bearing from the steering column assembly.
Instruction to remove the retainer for the lower steering column bearing.
Steps to remove the steering column lock pawl and its pin.
Procedure to remove the upper and lower steering column lock lever actuators.
Steps to connect the lower steering column lock actuator to the upper actuator.
Procedure to install the steering column lock actuator.
Steps to position and secure the steering column lock pawl with its pin.
Instruction to install the retainer for the lower steering column bearing.
Steps to install the steering column bearing, ensuring proper orientation.
Steps to attach the ignition switch, aligning it with the steering column.
Instruction to install the spring clip and gearshift lever socket bushings on the shift tube.
Procedure to install the plunger for the column shift selector lever.
Steps to correctly position the gearshift lever within the shift tube.
Instruction to install the pin securing the gearshift lever to the shift tube.
Procedure to install the spring into the gearshift selector tube.
Steps to reattach the lever arm and support assembly for transmission selection.
Instruction to install the steering column shift tube, including clamps and bolts.
Procedure to install the solenoid that interlocks the brake and gear shift.
Steps to install the upper bearing onto the steering column lock cylinder housing.
Procedure to install the large bearing into the steering column lock cylinder housing on tilt columns.
Instruction to install the bearing tolerance ring and position the steering column shaft.
Instruction to install the sleeve associated with a steering column bearing.
Procedure to install the spring associated with a steering column bearing.
Instruction to install the retainer for a bearing on the steering column shaft.
Instruction to loosely install the screws for the steering column lock cylinder housing.
Steps to position the steering column lock cylinder housing and shaft onto the actuator housing.
Instruction to position the steering column locking levers onto the steering actuator housing.
Instruction to tighten the steering column lock cylinder housing screws to the specified torque.
Procedure to install the tolerance ring onto the steering column shaft.
Steps to install the sensor ring onto the steering column on tilt-adjustable columns.
Instruction to install the bearing retainer onto the bottom of the steering column shaft on fixed columns.
Procedure to install the steering column lock gear, with lubrication instructions.
Steps to lubricate and install the steering column lock housing bearing clockwise.
Instruction to install the retainer for the upper steering column bearing.
