Does anybody have a good diagram or pics of the upper bearing retainers and spring. Mine looks worn and it appears like the upper spring and retainer clip are rubbing on the plastic piece that cuts off the blinker.

I also have a little bit of play in the wheel and thought I may replace the bearings in the upper part of the column. It is a tilt column.

I looked at it real good but it befuzzles me how it comes apart. Does anybody have the instructions? Diagrams would help too.

I know most people just replace the column but I want to fix it.

Thanks Guys,
Neal


P.S. PM me if you want

 

Here one ,, & I have many more

 

 

 

 

F4DZ3517A bearing
F3TZ3517A bearing
F0DZ3L539F ring - tolerance (This should have the spring and snap ring)
F3TZ7L278A bushing (this should be the bushings for the shift lever automatic transmission)
Bart
my cost on all this was $44, list was around $60.

 

 

I love the "fabricated tool"

 

WOW, Ask and ye shall recieve!

I am only interested in the upper bearing and what I need to replace it.
I am most interested in the location where you need to use the "fabricated" tool.

On mine the spring appears to have a washer under it. The spring is worn down and is flat on the bottom of it now. On the top side of the spring there is the clip and the spring rubs on it. The clip also rubs on the plastic piece that has 4 tabs around it and is used to turn off the blinker. QUESTION: How do I remove this plastic piece that clicks off the blinker. It is located where the "fabricated" tool is located in the picture.



Thanks guys. This is awesome info. Rick did you rebuild yours ? I may want to talk to you on the phone if so.

 

Rick, the ones that are colored in the first picture are the ones I think I need. I just can't zoom too close on that one, the resolution is not good when I copy it. Is there any way you can e-mail that one to me?

BTW I have a manual so I don't need anything for the shifter selector.

Thanks again guys.

 

Neal , I looked up the info for another member & saved (I will need it due to plowing). I 'll look for a better exploded view...

 

Rickforthewin

 

Here are the written instructions , It won't add the pics at the same time :


Steering Column
Disassembly

Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).

Remove horn pad and steering wheel (3600).

Remove steering column from vehicle.

Remove lower U-joint, spring sensor ring and tolerance ring.



Column Shift





Item Part Number Description
1 7A216 Transmission Shift Selector Position Insert
2 — Shift Indicator Attaching Point (Part of 7210)
3 3511 Steering Column Lock Cylinder Housing
4 7210 Gearshift Lever
5 3520 Steering Column Upper Bearing Spring
6 3D544 Steering Column Release Lever
7 3517 Intermediate Bearing (in Lock Housing)
8 3D681 Steering Column Lower Bearing Retainer
9 3B632 Lower Column Bracket Assy
10 3C131 Suspension Height Sensor Control Ring
11 3F752 Brake/Shift Interlock Solenoid

Remove turn indicator cancel cam (13318) by pushing up with flat-bladed screwdriver. Note direction of flush surface.






Remove bearing retainer (3C610) and steering column upper bearing spring (3520).






Remove steering column bearing sleeve (3518) and steering column bearing tolerance ring (3L539).

Remove ignition switch (11572).






Remove shift lock actuator retaining screws and remove shift lock actuator.






Remove transmission column shift selector tube (7212) and transmission shift selector position insert (7A216) (column shift only).






Using a drift, tap steering column lock lever pin (3B663) loose. Remove steering column lock lever pin with diagonal pliers. Remove steering column lock pawl (3E691).






Remove plastic bearing retainer from lock cylinder housing bore.






Remove steering column lock housing bearing (3E700) from lock cylinder housing bore.






Remove steering column lock gear (3E717).

WARNING: THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION SPRING (3D655) WILL RELEASE WHEN THE PIVOT BOLTS ARE REMOVED.

Remove two pivot bolts. Use caution as steering column position spring will release when bolts are removed. Remove steering column lock cylinder housing (3511).






Remove steering shaft from steering column.

Remove steering column lock lever actuator (3E715).






Remove steering column lower bearing retainer (3D681) and steering column lower mounting bracket.






Remove tilt lock lever pivot pin using a drift. Remove steering column locking levers and springs.






Assembly

Install steering shaft into steering actuator housing (3F723).

Install steering column lower bearing retainer and steering column lower mounting bracket. Tighten screws to 7-11 Nm (62-97 lb-in).






Install sensor ring, tolerance ring and spring to steering shaft.






Lubricate steering column lock actuators with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A prior to installation. Position steering column lock actuators in steering actuator housing.

Position steering column lock pawl in steering actuator housing and install steering lock with small hammer. Tap steering lock pawl pin in until flush with housing.






Install lock lever spring and lock lever into housing using a drift to hold in place.

Install the other lever spring and lock lever with pin. Tap pin into place while driving out drift.






Support steering actuator housing in a vise and drive lock lever pin flush with steering actuator housing.






Place two nuts or spacers to hold steering column locking levers away from steering actuator housing.






NOTE: Lube pivot bolts with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A before installing.



Position steering column position spring on steering column lock cylinder housing. With assistant, install steering actuator housing and pivot bolts. Tighten to 18-26 Nm (14-19 lb-ft).






Install steering column bearing tolerance ring and steering column bearing sleeve over steering shaft to upper steering column bearing (3517).






Install steering column upper bearing spring and new bearing retainer on top side of bearing spring using a 3/4-inch I.D. by 2-1/2-inch long PVC pipe.






Install turn indicator cancel cam, flush surface up.






Install ignition switch. Align pin from ignition switch with slot in lock/column assembly. Position slot in lock/column assembly with index mark on casting. Ignition switch must be in RUN position.



Ignition Switch Installation





Tighten two retaining screws to 5-7 Nm (44-62 lb-in).






Install steering column lock gear. Coat steering column lock gear with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A.






Lubricate steering column lock housing bearing. Lubricate with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A. With actuator rack in 12 o'clock position, position steering column lock housing bearing with tang inboard and in 5 o'clock position in steering column lock cylinder housing. Insert tip of a screwdriver into double-D slot of steering column lock housing bearing, then turn counterclockwise 90 degrees.






Install plastic bearing retainer.










Install transmission column shift selector tube (column shift only). Coat gearshift lever socket bushing (7335) with Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C232-A. Tighten screws to 7-11 Nm (62-97 lb-in).






Install transmission shift selector position insert and shift lock actuator.

Install steering column in vehicle.

Install steering wheel.

Install horn pad.

NOTE: When the battery (10655) has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.



Connect battery ground cable.


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Neal , I checked & I can Email instructions including photos in the correct order... Send me an address ...

 

I tried to rep you Rick. but they are *******s on the rep system around here.

Isn't that the way it pretty much is with our forum? We can never rep.

I tried to appeal this, but i wasn't successful. \=