Ford F-150 1997, 1997 F-250 Workshop Manual

1997 F-150/250

Section 211-04: Steering Column 1997 F-150, F-250 Workshop Manual

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Steering Column and Steering Wheel

Special Service Tool(s)

2-Jaw Puller
T77F-4220-B1

Removal

WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG

VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG.

WARNING: CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER
POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT WILL THEN
DEPLOY WITH A MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.

WARNING: PLACE A LIVE AIR BAG ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE WITH
THE TRIM COVER UP.

WARNING: AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE MAY CONTAIN
DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT
COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP
AND WATER AFTER HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR BAG.

WARNING: NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAGS. DOING SO
MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.

WARNING: AIR BAG MODULES WITH DISCOLORED OR DAMAGED COVERS OR

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DEPLOYMENT DOORS MUST BE REPLACED, NOT REPAINTED.

WARNING: VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER
SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SYSTEM IS
INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND
WIRING PIGTAIL FOR DEFORMATION. IF DAMAGED, THE SENSOR SHOULD BE
REPLACED WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.

1.

WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE
SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS. TO
DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
TO STARTER RELAY CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE.

NOTE: Make sure the front wheels (1007) are in the straight-ahead position.

Remove the battery cables.

1. Remove the battery ground cable (14301).

2. Remove the battery to starter relay cable (14300) and wait one minute for the
backup power supply to be depleted.

2. Remove the driver side air bag module (043B13).

1. Remove the two back cover plugs.

2. Remove the screws.

3. Disconnect the horn electrical connector.

4. Disconnect the air bag sliding contact electrical connector.

5. Remove the driver side air bag module.

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3. Remove the steering wheel bolt.

4. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can

damage the column bearings.

Use 2-Jaw Puller to remove the steering wheel (3600).

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5. Remove the air bag sliding contact (14A664); refer to Section 501-20B .

6. Remove the multi-function switch (13K359).

1. Remove the screws.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

3. Remove the multi-function switch.

7. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.

1. Remove the nuts.

2. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.

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8. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.

1. Remove the bolt.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

9. On automatic transmission vehicles, remove the transmission range indicator from the
steering column.

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10. Remove the steering column shaft bolt.

11. On automatic transmission vehicles, disconnect the shift cable from the steering
column.

1. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever.

2. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.

12. Remove the steering column.

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1. Remove the nuts.

2. Remove the steering column.

Installation

1. Position the steering column and install the nuts.

2. Install the steering column shaft bolt.

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3. On automatic transmission vehicles, connect the shift cable to the steering column.

1. Connect the shift cable to the steering column instrument panel bracket (3676).

2. Connect the shift cable to the shift tube lever.

4. On automatic transmission vehicles, install the transmission range indicator.

5. Connect the ignition switch electrical connector.

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6. Position the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement and install
the nuts.

7. Install the multi-function switch.

1. Connect the electrical connector.

2. Position the multi-function switch.

3. Install the screws.

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8. Install the air bag sliding contact; refer to Section 501-20B .

9. Install the steering wheel.

1. Position the steering wheel.

2. Install the bolt.

10. Install the driver side air bag module.

1. Connect the air bag sliding contact electrical connector.

2. Connect the horn electrical connector.

3. Position the driver side air bag module.

4. Install the two screws.

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