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the cover and secure it with a snap down. Move the overtravel lever up vehicle. If delay is not within 4-18 sec-
ring, using snap ring pliers. and down for one minute to vent air onds, recheck the fluid level in the
8. Place the control valve vertically from the delay piston pin chamber. delay chamber. If the level is within
in a vise with the delay chamber Perform a time delay check off the specifications, replace the valve.
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Steering Columns And Linkage
03-05-01
PART 3-5 Steering
Columns
and Linkage
COMPONENT INDEX
ADJUSTING SLEEVE (LINKAGE)
Removal and Installation
CENTER LINK (LINKAGE)
Removal and Installation
LOCKING LEVER (TILT-AWAY COLUMN)
Removal and Installation
PITMAN ARM (LINKAGE)
Removal and Installation
SPINDLE CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY
(Inner and Outer Ends)
Removal and Installation
STATIONARY STEERING COLUMNS
Description
STEERING COLUMN
Alignment
Removal and Installation
STEERING COLUMN SHIFT TUBE
Removal and Installation
STEERING COLUMN UPPER BEARING
Removal and Installation
STEERING IDLER ARM AND BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation
STEERING WHEEL
Removal and Installation
Spoke Position Adjustment
TILT-AWAY STEERING COLUMN
Description
TILT STEERING COLUMN
Description
TILT WHEEL STEERING COLUMN
STEERING SHAFT
Removal and Installation
VACUUM MOTOR (TILT-AWAY COLUMN)
Removal and Installation
VACUUM RELEASE VALVE (TILT-AWAY
COLUMN)
Removal and Installation
MODEL APPLICATION
All
Models
05-19
05-20
05-20
05-01
05-14
05-02
05-20
05-02
05-02
Ford
N/A
05-19
N/A
05-08
N/A
05-01
05-16
N/A
N/A
Mercury
N/A
05-19
N/A
05-08
N/A
05-01
05-16
N/A
N/A
Meteor
N/A
05-19
N/A
05-08
N/A
05-01
05-16
N/A
N/A
Cougar
05-06
05-19
N/A
05-10
05-02
N/A
N/A
05-05
05-05
Fairlane
N/A
05-19
N/A
05-09
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Falcon
N/A
05-19
N/A
05-09
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Montego
N/A
05-19
N/A
05-09
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mustang
05-06
05-19
N/A
05-10
05-02
N/A
N/A
05-05
05-05
Lincoln-
Continental
N/A
05-19
05-06
05-11
N/A
05-01
05-16
N/A
N/A
Thunderbird
05-06
05-19
05-07
05-14
05-02
N/A
N/A
05-05
05-05
Continental-
Mark
III
N/A
05-19
05-06
05-11
N/A
05-01
05-16
N/A
N/A
A page number indicates that the item is for the vehicle listed at the head of the column.
N/A indicates that the item is not applicable to the vehicle listed.
1 DESCRIPTION
STATIONARY STEERING COLUMNS
The steering column is of the col-
lapsible type to lessen the possibility
of injury to the driver of the vehicle
should he become involved in an acci-
dent. The lower end of the steering
column tube at the bellows area will
collapse approximately six inches
upon a hard impact.
The shift tube and the steering shaft
are provided with plastic dowels and
will shear and allow them to collapse
in proportion to the outer tube upon
impact.
Once the steering column has been
collapsed, a complete new column
must be installed with new brackets
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And
Linkage
03-05-02
which also will shear away during
im-
pact.
TILT STEERING COLUMNS
The steering column
is of the col-
lapsible type
to
lessen
the
possibility
of injury
to the
driver
of the
vehicle
should
he
become involved
in an
acci-
dent.
The
lower
end of the
steering
column tube
at the
bellows area will
collapse approximately
six
inches
upon
a
hard impact.
The shift tube
and the
steering shaft
are provided with plastic dowels
and
will shear
and
allow them
to
collapse
in proportion
to the
outer tube upon
impact.
Once
the
steering column
has
been
collapsed,
a
complete
new
column
must
be
installed.
The tilt column features nine driv-
ing positions (four
up and
four down
from
a
center position).
The
.column
also features
a
turn signal switch with
a lane-changer position turn indicating
position
and
emergency warning flash-
er control.
TILT-AWAY STEERING COLUMNS
The tilt-away steering column
fea-
tures nine driving positions (four
up
and four down from
a
center position)
and
a
tilt-away position that
is
auto-
matically accomplished
on
Mustang
and Cougar models when
the
ignition
key
is
turned
to the
OFF
position
and
the left door
is
opened.
On
Thunder-
bird models,
the
tilt-away occurs when
the shift lever
is
placed
in
PARK
and
the driverns door
is
opened.
The steering column
is of the col-
lapsible type
to
lessen
the
possibility
of injury
to the
driver
of the
vehicle
should
he
become involved
in an
acci-
dent.
The
lower
end of the
steering
column tube
at the
bellows area will
collapse approximately
six
inches
upon
a
hard impact.
The shift tube
and the
steering shaft
are provided with plastic dowels
and
will shear
and
allow them
to
collapse
in proportion
to the
outer tube upon
impact.
Once
the
steering column
has
been
collapsed,
a
complete
new
column
must
be
installed along with mounting
brackets which will also shear away
during impact.
IN-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS
AND
REPAIRS
STEERING WHEEL SPOKE
POSITION ADJUSTMENT
When
the
steering gear
is on the
high point,
the
front wheels should
be
in
the
straight-ahead position
and the
steering wheel spokes should
be in
their normal position with
the
Pitman
arm pointing directly forward.
If the
spokes
are not in
their normal posi-
tion, they
can be
adjusted without
dis-
turbing
the
toe-in adjustment (Part
3-1).
STEERING WHEEL
REPLACEMENT
1.
Disconnect
the
negative cable
from
the
battery.
2.
Working from
the
underside
of
the steering wheel spoke, remove
the
crash
pad
attaching screws. Lift
the
crash
pad
from
the
wheel.
(On
Conti-
nental Mark
III
models,
pry out the
crash
pad
insert
and
remove
the two
screws that secure
the
crash
pad. Re-
move
the
crash
pad. On
models
equipped with steering wheel mounted
speed controls, refer
to
Group
16 for
removal instructions). Remove
the
horn ring
(if so
equipped)
by
turning
it counterclockwise.
3.
Remove
the
steering wheel
nut,
and then remove
the
steering wheel
with tool T67L-3600-A
(Fig. 1). Do
not
use a
knock-off type steering
wheel puller
or
strike
the end of the
steering shaft with
a
hammer. Striking
the puller
or
shaft will damage
the
bearing
or the
collapsible column.
4.
Transfer
all
serviceable parts
to
the
new
steering wheel.
5.
Position
the
steering wheel
on
the shaft
so
that
the
alignment mark
on
the hub of the
wheel
is
adjacent
to
the
one on the
shaft. Install
a new
locknut
and
torque
it to
specifications.
6. Install
the
horn ring
(if so
equipped)
and
crash
pad.
STEERING COLUMN UPPER
BEARING REPLACEMENT
STATIONARY COLUMNS
Removal
1. Disconnect
the
horn wire
and the
turn indicator wires
at the
connector.
2.
Working from
the
underside
of
the steering wheel spoke, remove
the
two crash
pad
attaching screws. Lift
the crash
pad
from
the
wheel.
(On
Continental Mark
III
models,
pry out
the crash
pad
insert
and
remove
the
two screws that secure
the
crash
pad.
Remove
the
crash
pad. On
models
equipped with steering wheel mounted
speed controls, refer
to
Group
16 for
7oo/-T67L-3600-A
removal instructions). Remove
the
horn ring
(if so
equipped)
by
turning
it counterclockwise.
3.
Remove
the
steering wheel
at-
taching
nut.
Remove
the
steering
wheel using tool T67L-3600-A
(Fig.
1).
Do not use a
knock-off type steer-
ing wheel puller
or
strike
the end of
the steering shaft with
a
hammer.
Striking
the
puller
or
shaft will
dam-
age
the
bearing
or the
collapsible
col-
umn.
4.
Remove
the
turn indicator lever.
5.
Remove
the
turn signal switch
attaching screws. Lift
the
switch over
the
end of the
steering shaft
and
place
it
to one
side.
6. Remove
the
snap ring from
the
top
of the
steering shaft.
7.
Loosen
the two
flange-to-steering
column tube attaching bolts
to
disen-
gage them from
the
tube.
8. Raise
the
flange upward while
BEARING
AND
INSULATOR
Spacer
G 1502 -B
FIG.
1—Removing
Steering Wheel
G 1497-A
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03-05-03
tapping the steering shaft lightly with
a plastic hammer to free the bearing
and flange from the shaft.
9. Remove the bearing and insula-
tor from the flange.
Installation
1.
Install flange bolts (square head)
in flange if they were removed. Turn
the nuts onto the bolts one complete
turn only.
2.
Position the flange onto the
steering column tube.
3.
Engage the two flange bolt heads
with the square holes in the column
tube,
then tighten the two attaching
nuts to specification.
4.
Position the bearing and insula-
tor on the shaft. Work it down onto
the shaft as far as possible, then place
a piece of 3/4 ID x 2 1/8 inch pipe
over the end of the shaft and install
the steering wheel attaching nut (Fig.
2).
5.
Tighten the nut until the bearing
is seated in the flange, then remove
the nut and pipe from the shaft.
6. Position the turn signal switch
on the flange and install the three at-
taching screws.
7.
Make certain that the wheels are
in the straight ahead position. Place
the steering wheel on the steering
shaft with the spokes in the horizontal
position. Install and torque the attach-
ing nut to specification.
8. Secure the crash pad to the
steering wheel with the two attaching
screws.
9. Connect the horn and turn signal
wires.
10.
Install the turn signal lever.
TILT WHEEL COLUMNS
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative cable
from the battery.
2.
Remove the steering wheel with
tool T67L-3600-A (Fig. 1). Install the
spring, shipping spacer (3/4 x 1 1/8-
inch pipe) and a steering wheel attach-
ing nut on the shaft. Do not use a
knock-off type steering wheel puller or
strike the end of the steering shaft
with a hammer. Striking the puller or
shaft will damage the bearing or the
collapsible column.
3.
Remove the turn indicator lever
(Fig. 3).
4.
Remove the three screws that at-
tach the upper cover to the column
and remove the cover. It may be nec-
essary to rotate the cover approxi-
mately
1/4—1/2
inch to engage the
cover lip in the slot of turn signal
switch to permit clearance.
5.
Loosen the screw on the bottom
side and slide the lower cover down-
ward on the column (on Ford and
Mercury models, remove the shroud.)
6. Remove the screw that secures
the turn signal wire retaining clip to
the column and remove the clip.
7.
Remove the two screws that at-
tach the turn signal switch to the
steering column. Move the switch
wires upward enough to permit lifting
the switch over the end of the steering
shaft and lay the switch to one side.
Be careful not to lose the turn signal
lever pivot from the switch.
8. Compress the steering column
locking clamp with vise grip pliers
(Fig. 4) and move the steering shaft to
the full up position.
9. Hold the column position spring
rod with vise grip pliers to prevent flo-
tation then compress the spring and
remove the retainer. Remove the plas-
tic cover and spring.
10.
Install tool T67P-3D739-B as
shown in Fig. 4. Thread the bolt in-
ward finger tight until it bottoms, then
back it out one full turn. Make sure
that the handle is centered over the
pivot pin to prevent bolt breakage.
Hold the 3/8 inch bolt head station-
ary, then tighten the nut to extract the
pin. Repeat this operation on the op-
posite pin.
11.
Remove the nut, shipping spa-
UPPER
COVER
J
G 1498-B
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Shipping Spacer
(3/4 X 1-1/3 inch
Pipe)
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Too/-T65P-3D739-A
G 1468-3
FIG. 4—Removing Pivot
Pin
cer and spring from the steering shaft.
12.
With
the
steering column lock-
ing clamp still compressed, lift
the
upper flange from
the
column
by
working against
the
lower bearing
inner race.
13.
Place
the
flange
on the
bench
with
the
smaller bearing toward
the
bench (Fig.
5).
Drive lightly
on the
outer race
at
each slot with
a
small
pick.
To
remove the upper bearing in-
vert
the
flange
and
remove
the
larger
bearing
in the
same manner. Never
drive
or
apply pressure
to the
inner
race.
Installation
1.
Select
a
socket wrench that
is
the same diameter
of
each bearing
outer race. Position the bearing on the
upper flange with the open side facing
inward. Place
the
socket
on the
outer
race
and tap the
bearing into place.
Be careful not
to
contact
the
bearing
inner race
as
damage will result.
2.
Compress
the
column release
lever with vise grips
to
place the lock-
ing levers
in the
release position.
3.
Position
the
flange
on the
upper
end
of
the shaft being careful
to
apply
pressure only
on the
upper bearing
inner race
to
prevent bearing damage.
4.
Install new pivot pins
to
assure
a
satisfactory press-fit
as
shown
in Fig.
6 with
a
C-clamp.
The
pivot pins
should have
a
clearance
of
0.005 inch
between
the
shoulder
and
casting
when properly installed.
A
clearance
of less than 0.005 inch may create
a
bind
in the
tilt mechanism.
If
one pin
presses
in
before
the
other, place
a
spacer washer over the head
of
the pin
that has already positioned
to
prevent
over pressing while still pressing
the
other one into position.
5.
Move
the
tilt mechanism
to the
uppermost position
and
remove
the
vise grip pliers
to
lock
it in
place.
6. Position
the
release spring
rod
and hold
it
up
as
high
as
possible with
vise grip pliers. Place
the
spring
and
cover
in
place
on the
upper flange.
Compress
the
spring
and
install
the
retainer. Remove the vise grip pliers.
7.
Depress
the
column release lever
with pliers
and
place
the
tilt mecha-
nism
in the
center position.
8. Position
the
turn signal switch
and install
the
two attaching screws.
9. Pull
the
wires into place and
in-
stall
the
plastic retaining clip.
10.
Slide the lower cover into place.
Tighten
the
screw attaching the lower
cover
to the
column. Make sure
the
rotating socket casting does
not rub
on
the
lower cover.
(On
Ford
and
Mercury models, replace
the
shroud.)
11.
Position the upper cover
on the
column
and
install
the
two attaching
screws.
12.
Install
the
combination turn
signal
and
tilt mechanism lever.
13.
Install
the
steering v/heel
and
the crash pad.
14.
Connect
the
negative cable
to
the battery. Check the turn signal and
tilt mechanism
for
proper operation.
BEARING OUTER
RACE
SLOT
G 1448-A
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TILT-AWAY STEERING
COLUMN REPAIRS
VACUUM RELEASE VALVE-
COUGAR AND MUSTANG
Removal
1.
Working from the underside of
the instrument panel disconnect the
hose from the valve.
2.
Disconnect the wire from the
connector on the valve and the con-
nector from the relay.
3.
Remove the bracket-
to-instrument panel attaching bolt and
let the bracket swing down.
4.
Remove the two screws that se-
cure the valve to the mounting bracket
and remove the valve.
Installation
1.
Secure the valve to the mounting
bracket with the two attaching screws.
2.
Position the bracket to the in-
strument panel and install the attach-
ing bolt.
3.
Connect the wire to the terminal
on the valve.
4.
Connect the hose from the vacu-
um motor to the horizontal connector
on the valve and the hose from the
reservoir to the vertical connector.
VACUUM RELEASE VALVE—
THUNDERBIRD
Removal
1.
Remove the lower finish panel.
2.
Disconnect the vacuum hose
from the vacuum release valve.
3.
Disconnect the vacuum release
valve electrical leads at the connector.
4.
Loosen the two attaching screws
holding the bracket to the dash. Lift
up the bracket to clear the screws and
swing it down below the panel.
5.
Remove the screws attaching the
valve to the panel and remove the
valve.
Installation
1.
Position the vacuum release
valve on the bracket.
2.
Install the two attaching screws
and swing the bracket up and over the
screws. Tighten the screws.
3.
Connect the electrical leads to
the wiring harness.
4.
Connect the hose from the vacu-
um dash panel junction block to the
connector on the vacuum release valve
that points downward and forward.
Connect the hose from the vacuum
motor to the other connector on the
release valve.
5.
Install the lower finish panel.
VACUUM MOTOR-
COUGAR AND MUSTANG
Removal
1.
Working from the underside of
the instrument panel, disconnect the
hose to the valve and the wires to the
relay and valve.
2.
Remove the bracket-
to-instrument panel attaching bolt and
swing the bracket downward.
3.
Remove the clevis pin that se-
cures the cable to the vacuum motor
rod.
4.
Disconnect the starter safety
switch wire at the connector.
5.
Remove the two motor-
to-bracket attaching screws and re-
move the motor, disconnecting the
hose to the solenoid.
Installation
1.
Position the motor on the
mounting bracket and the attaching
screws.
2.
Connect the control cable to the
vacuum motor rod with the clevis pin.
3.
Position the bracket to the in-
strument panel and install the attach-
ing bolt. Make all electrical and vacu-
um connections.
4.
Readjust the cable bracket to as-
sure full engagement of the locking
pawl when in driving position.
5.
Connect the hose to the vacuum
motor.
VACUUM MOTOR—
THUNDERBIRD
Removal
1.
Remove the lower finish panel.
2.
Disconnect the vacuum hose
from the solenoid valve. Disconnect
the electrical lead.
3.
Loosen the screws that attach
the bracket to the dash and lift the
bracket up; then, swing it down.
4.
Remove the clevis pin holding
the motor to the cable.
5.
Remove the two attaching
screws, then lift the motor from the
bracket.
C-CLAMP
PIVOT PIN
G 1462-A
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03-05-06
Installation.
1.
Position the vacuum motor on
the bracket. Tighten the two attaching
screws.
2.
Connect the cable to the motor
with the clevis pin. Adjust the cable
bracket so the motor rod is fully ex-
tended, but not tight.
3.
Slide the vacuum motor as re-
quired to align the locking pawl rod
and vacuum motor. Retighten the two
vacuum motor attaching screws.
4.
Connect the vacuum hose to the
vacuum motor.
5.
Install the lower finish panel.
LOCKING LEVER
REPLACEMENT
Removal
1.
Remove the upper flange and
bearings from the column.
2.
Insert a 3
1/8-inch
bolt between
the lower ends of the locking levers
(Fig. 7) to relieve the tension from the
column release lever.
3.
Place the flange in a vise as
shown (Fig. 7) and remove the two re-
tainers with a screwdriver.
4.
Lift the column release lever
from the flange.
5.
Drive the locking lever retaining
pins from the flange with a small
drift.
6. Release the vise slowly to pre-
vent the levers from flying out.
LEVER RETAINING
PINS
3-1/8'
7.
Remove the levers, spring caps
and springs from the flange.
Installation
1.
Make sure that the rubber insu-
lators are in place in the upper flange.
2.
Position the springs, spring caps
and locking levers in the upper flange.
3.
Place the assembly in a vise and
compress the springs. Install new lever
retaining pins in the upper flange. The
pins should protrude from the sides of
the flange by .03 to .09 inch.
4.
Install a 3
1/8-inch
bolt between
the lower ends of the locking levers as
shown in Fig. 7.
5.
Make sure that the column re-
lease lever stop and spring is in place
in the upper flange, then position the
column release lever on the flange. In-
stall the two retainers.
6. Remove the 3
1/8-inch
bolt from
between the levers.
7.
Install the upper flange and
bearings in the steering column.
STEERING COLUMN
ALIGNMENT
THUNDERBIRD AND
CONTINENTAL MARK III
A condition of high shift or steering
efforts may be experienced caused by
improper alignment of the energy ab-
sorbing steering column. The fol-
lowing procedures outline the steps
necessary to correctly re-align either
fixed or tilt columns.
It is recommended that before at-
tempting realignment, the toe plate
(column retainer) to dash panel fas-
tener holes be inspected for a binding
or misaligned condition.
If the conditions described above
could be attributed to this area, file or
ream the dash panel holes for greater
clearance.
The column alignment procedures:
1.
Loosen the nuts retaining the toe
plate (column retainer) to the dash
panel (B in Fig. 8).
2.
Loosen to fingertight the bolt
and nut located on the toe plate re-
taining clamp (C in Fig. 8).
3.
Remove trim at instrument panel
to steering column mounting to ex-
pose retaining bolts.
4.
Loosen to fingertight {.he bolts
that support the column and bracket
against the instrument panel (D in
Fig. 8).
5.
Loosen to fingertight the bolts or
nuts which retain the column brackets
to the brake pedal support bracket
(E).
6. Loosen to fingertight the bolt
which controls lateral adjustment of
RETAINER
B
c
D
E
F
TORQUE VALUE
8-12 FT. LB.
3-5 FT. LB.
7.12 FT. LB.
7.12 FT. LB.
28-42 FT. LB.
G1536-A
FIG. 7—Removing or Installing
Locking Levers
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03-05-07
the steering column
(F in Fig. 8).
7.
Disconnect
the
transmission shift
rod
at the
shift tube.
8. Working under
the
hood, install
the aligning spacer (Fig.
9)
around
the
visible portion
of the
steering shaft
and slide
it up the
shaft into
the
steer-
ing column.
It may be
necessary
to
move
the
shaft back
and
forth
to
com-
pletely install
the
spacer.
9.
At
this point
the
steering column
assembly, being loose,
may
have
dropped toward
the
steering gear
grounding
the
steering shaft
on the
steering gear input shaft.
To
properly
establish
the
steering shaft
to
steering
gear clearance, insert
a 1/8
diameter
rod
or
drill through
the
opening
in the
upper half
of the
flex coupling.
10.
Tighten
to a
snug
fit
(approxi-
mately
2-3
ft-lb)
the
nuts retaining
the
toe plates
to the
dash panel
(B in Fig.
8).
11.
If the
aligning spacer cannot
be
rotated freely,
the
dash panel holes
must
be
filed
or
reamed
for
greater
travel
(as
mentioned
in the
second
paragraph
at the
beginning
of
this
procedure).
12.
Tighten
all
nuts
and
bolts
(noted
as C, D and E in
Fig.
8) in the
passenger compartment
to a
snug
fit
(approximately 2-3 ft-lb). Again check
aligning spacer
for
looseness. Perform
these tightening operations
in
alpha-
betical order.
13.
Tighten
the
lateral adjustment
bolt
(F in Fig. 8) to
snug
fit.
Again
check
the
aligning spacer
for
loose-
ness.
14.
Tighten
all
bolts and nuts
to the
proper torque value (listed
in Fig. 8)
in alphabetical order.
15.
Remove
the
steering shaft
al-
igning spacer.
16.
Remove
the 1/8
diameter
rod or
drill previously inserted
in the
flex
coupling.
17.
Reinstall
the
trim
at the
instru-
ment panel
to
steering column mount-
ing.
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
If
a
condition
of
high shift
or
steer-
ing effort
is
experienced
it may be
caused
by
improper alignment
of the
energy absorbing steering column.
The
following procedures outline
the
steps
necessary
to
correctly realign either
fixed
or
tilt columns:
1.
Disconnect
the
battery.
2.
Loosen four
toe
plate attaching
nuts (Fig.
10).
3.
Loosen
one toe
plate
to
steering
column clamp bolt
and nut.
Check
alignment
of
steering shaft
to
shift
-HANDLE PORTION
2-3/4"
-*- 3/4"
BEND AROUND
STEERING SHAFT
DIMENSION
A:
STANDARD COLUMN 7/16"
TILT WHEEL COLUMN
1-1/8"
•2-3/4
FABRICATE ALIGNING SPACER OUT OF
PLASTIC SHIPPING COLLAR PROVIDED
ON SERVICE DRIVESHAFTS, OR OUT
OF
1/32"—1/16" CARDBOARD
STEERING SHAFT
ALIGNMENT SPACER-BEND AROUND
STEERING SHAFT (DIMENSION
A)
AND
SLIDE UP THE SHAFT INTO COLUMN
G1537-A
FIG. 9—Aligning Spacer Fabrication
and
Insertion
BRAKE PEDAL
SUPPORT BRACKET
PART
A-TOE PLATE
B-CLAMP
C-C0LUMN BRACKET
D-BRAKE PEDAL
SUPPORT BRACKET
TORQUE VALUE
8-12 FT. LB.
3-5 FT. LB.
10-15
FT.
LB.
8-12 FT. LB.
G1541-A
FIG. 10—Steering Column Alignment Locations
and
Torque
Specifications—Lincoln Continentalprocarmanuals.com