What vehicle does this steering column diagram cover?

The page is from Ford Illustration Section A72 for 1973/79 Ford cars, and the caption states it shows the steering column – tilt wheel for the 1978/ Bronco with automatic transmission.

What is the Ford basic part number for the steering wheel in this diagram?

The steering wheel is callout 3600, with attaching hardware including 382412-S (MM-169-RA) and horn pad parts 13341, 138301, 13355, and 13347.

Does the diagram differ for Regular Cab vs Super Cab?

Yes. Separate lower-column detail views are shown for Regular Cab and Super Cab, with hardware such as 380771-S (MM-3B-FA), 386034-S (MM-11-LA), 34793-S (X-67-A), 34990-S (M-89-G), and 72072-S (N-62).

What does the square footnote symbol mean on this page?

The footnote states '■ USE B7907-S (I-3) FITTING,' applying to the callout marked 3304 in the diagram.

What are the upper and lower bearing housing part numbers?

Both the upper and lower housings share basic number 3517, labeled 3517 (UPPER) and 3517 (LOWER) in the diagram.

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1978 Ford Bronco Tilt Steering Column Exploded Parts Diagram (1973-79)

Exploded tilt-wheel steering column diagram with wheel, shaft, gears and fasteners

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Exploded parts illustration of a tilt-wheel steering column with wheel, shaft, internal components and Ford part numbers.

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This is page 18 of Ford's Illustration Section A72 from a Master Parts Catalog covering 1973–79 Ford cars, showing an exploded parts diagram of the steering column with tilt wheel for automatic transmission applications, labeled at the bottom as applying to the 1978/ Bronco. The drawing depicts the complete tilt steering column assembly, from the steering wheel (3600) with horn pad hardware (13341, 138301, 13355, 13347) down through the upper and lower bearing housings (3517 UPPER/LOWER), tilt pivot components, shift tube and lever parts (7213, 7210, 7B071, 7228, 7302, 7341), column jacket and shaft parts (3514, 3530, 3513, 3518), and lower support brackets. Standard hardware is called out with Ford S-series fastener numbers with suffix codes, such as 382412-S (MM-169-RA), 379203-S (UU-81-M), 55922-S, 384715-S (NN-109-W), 381781-S (XX-364-Y), and 380771-S (MM-3B-FA). Separate detail views at the lower right distinguish Regular Cab and Super Cab lower column configurations, with additional fasteners like 34990-S (M-89-G), 72072-S (N-62), and 34793-S (X-67-A). A footnote states to use B7907-S (I-3) fitting for the flagged 3304 callout. Plate number P-14241 identifies the illustration. Readers can identify Ford basic part numbers and fastener specifications for rebuilding or servicing this tilt column.

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Frequently asked questions

What vehicle does this steering column diagram cover?: The page is from Ford Illustration Section A72 for 1973/79 Ford cars, and the caption states it shows the steering column – tilt wheel for the 1978/ Bronco with automatic transmission.
What is the Ford basic part number for the steering wheel in this diagram?: The steering wheel is callout 3600, with attaching hardware including 382412-S (MM-169-RA) and horn pad parts 13341, 138301, 13355, and 13347.
Does the diagram differ for Regular Cab vs Super Cab?: Yes. Separate lower-column detail views are shown for Regular Cab and Super Cab, with hardware such as 380771-S (MM-3B-FA), 386034-S (MM-11-LA), 34793-S (X-67-A), 34990-S (M-89-G), and 72072-S (N-62).
What does the square footnote symbol mean on this page?: The footnote states '■ USE B7907-S (I-3) FITTING,' applying to the callout marked 3304 in the diagram.
What are the upper and lower bearing housing part numbers?: Both the upper and lower housings share basic number 3517, labeled 3517 (UPPER) and 3517 (LOWER) in the diagram.