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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Steering Column
Disassembly
1. WARNING: To avoid risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions,
notes and instructions in the driver air bag removal and installation procedure.
Remove the steering column (3C529). For additional information, refer to Column in this
section.
2. Remove the ignition switch (11572). 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the ignition switch.
3. CAUTION: Carefully note the position of the steering column lock gear, bearing and
retainer prior to removal.
Remove the bearing retainer (3D681).
SECTION 211-
04: Steering Column 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Steering Column Locking Lever
Tool
(Shop Fabricated) Klj . 1 ba
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8. Remove the two tilt pivot screws.
9.
WARNING: Steering column position spring is under tension and can come out with
great force.
Remove the lock cylinder housing and shaft assembly from the actuator housing (3F723). 1. Pry up on the lock actuator lever (LH) (3D653) using a shop fabricated tool.
2. Remove the position spring (3D655).
10. Remove the turn indicator cancel cam. Klj . 3 ba
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11. Remove the snap ring.
12. Remove the upper bearing spring (3520).
13. Remove the bearing sleeve (3518).
14. Remove the lower bearing tolerance ring (3L539).
1. Slide the steering column shaft in toward the lock cylinder housing (3511).
2. Slide the steering column bearing tolerance ring from the steering column shaft and remove the shaft. Klj . 4 ba
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Install the lower bearing and sleeve.
9. CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when
installed.
NOTE: Use an appropriate bearing installer or socket.
Install the bearing in the lock cylinder housing. Item Part Number Description
1 — Outer race
2 3517 Bearing (in the "UP" position)
3 — Ball
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10.
CAUTION: Install the steering column bearing so that the inner race is visible when
installed. Item Part Number Description
1 — Outer race
2 — Bearing (in the "UP" position)
3 — Ball
4 — Inner race Klj . 11 ba
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