SteeringColumn92up.JPG
40513 hits | 100.24 KB | Posted: 1/13/09
'92-up Steering Column exploded
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ShiftScrsLoose.JPG
3140 hits | 48.53 KB | Posted: 3/13/16
This problem commonly affects '92-up truck (and other Ford/L/M) steering columns, but it's relativel...

SteeringColumn92.JPG
36077 hits | 48.94 KB | Posted: 10/14/07
'92-up Steering Column Disassembly

See this diagram for a list of all parts.
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SteeringColumnAssy.jpg
12115 hits | 72.6 KB | Posted: 11/7/05
Steering Column Assembly
1A Screw N803942-S100
2 Steering Column Gear Input Shaft Coupling 3A5...

01NoBoot.jpg
14077 hits | 42.85 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
The boot was torn & degraded, so I removed it earlier. It's not available from Ford, but I found on...

02Cylinder.JPG
17022 hits | 45.41 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
To do any work inside the column: first, remove the lock cylinder by turning the key to RUN, then pr...

03CylRem.JPG
15019 hits | 45.28 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
This is what the probe pressed in to release the cylinder. When the key is rotated, the pin will be...

04TiltLevr.JPG
13096 hits | 43.05 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
Using the provided flats, unscrew the tilt lever. Try not to mar the coating (paint, or chrome).

05ShroudScr.JPG
12869 hits | 47.86 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
Remove the 3 lower shroud screws. It may be necessary to remove the knee bolster to get the fourth ...

06HiddenScr.JPG
12637 hits | 38.31 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
If this screw is installed, remove the knee bolster & then the screw.

07Wire.JPG
19418 hits | 60.77 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
Trace the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) wire from the shift lever to its connector, & disconnect...

08WireRoute.JPG
24421 hits | 71.25 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
Trace the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) wire from the shift lever to its connector, & disconnect...

11WireOut.jpg
15023 hits | 66.25 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
Remove the wire from its guides & retainers so it's free all the way to the base of the shift lever.

09PinTop.JPG
14708 hits | 59.59 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
This is the shift lever pin. The knurled end just below the head retains it in the pot metal castin...

10PinBot.JPG
13293 hits | 56.61 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
Push the pin out to remove the lever.

12PinDrive.JPG
13193 hits | 54.77 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
It may be necessary to tap the pin out with a small hammer & drift.

13LeverOut.JPG
12616 hits | 58.51 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
The lever can now be removed from the shifter tube.

15BootLever.JPG
12275 hits | 50.69 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
Feed the TCS wire through the boot & install the boot onto the lever.

16LeverOn.JPG
12425 hits | 47.82 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
Install the lever & pin, and then clip the boot down.

17BootOn.JPG
11690 hits | 63 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
Ensure that the wire is routed clear of any moving parts, and connected.

To remove the MFS, first r...

18TiltLever.JPG
10332 hits | 29.86 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
Reinstall the column shrouds, knee bolster, lock cylinder, & tilt lever.

19Finished.JPG
10102 hits | 45.36 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
With the key in RUN and the retainer pin pushed into the lock cylinder housing, reinsert the cylinde...

Column1.JPG
11607 hits | 48.26 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
This steering column was used on almost every Ford/L/M product (and some imports) from the early 90s...

Column32.jpg
9850 hits | 43.05 KB | Posted: 1/28/06
This steering column was used on almost every Ford/L/M product (and some imports) from the early 90s...

Column 96 L.JPG
10038 hits | 49.22 KB | Posted: 2/3/06
For more info, see this page:
http://www.p71interceptor.com/steering/column/disassembled/pictures

T...

Column 96 R.JPG
9585 hits | 49.85 KB | Posted: 2/3/06
For more info, see this page:
http://www.p71interceptor.com/steering/column/disassembled/pictures

T...

IgnitionRodTilt.JPG
11048 hits | 73.2 KB | Posted: 3/30/06
'92-up steering columns use a plastic gear rack between the lock cylinder & the ignition switch.

ClockSpringRemoval.jpg
10690 hits | 40.57 KB | Posted: 2/3/06
Clock Spring Removal

ClockSpringExploded.jpg
14390 hits | 56.62 KB | Posted: 2/3/06
Clock Spring Exploded
Don't take the clock spring apart - it's very difficult to repair and then rea...

StrWhWiring.JPG
2857 hits | 69.14 KB | Posted: 12/3/15
This is a slightly-improved version of a diagram I made when I built my Bronco. It now has the ~'01...

StrgWheel1.jpg
2943 hits | 102.73 KB | Posted: 1/17/16
Because the foam cover was slipping on the steel rim; and because the clock spring is broken and no ...

StrgWheel2.jpg
2954 hits | 89.97 KB | Posted: 1/17/16
In addition to modifying the wheel hub, the clock spring also required some work. The original was h...

ActuatorPin.jpg
178 hits | 104.02 KB | Posted: 3/7/24
Ignition Actuators Link Pin
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

Although rare, a known problem ...