Steering Column, F-Super Duty Motorhome

Removal

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

NOTE: All steering column components are assembled with fasteners that are designed with a thread locking system to prevent loosening due to vibrations associated with normal vehicle operation.

1. Set parking brake control (2780).

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).

3. Remove the steering wheel (3600).

4. Remove the steering column position control cover (3D505), if so equipped.

5. Remove the steering column shroud (3530).

6. Remove ignition switch wire connector. Separate connector of multi-function switch (13K359) and air bag sliding contact connector at lower portion of steering column.

7. Remove steering column release lever (3D544) by unscrewing it from steering column.

8. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder (11582) to RUN position. Using a 1/8-inch drift, depress ignition switch lock cylinder retaining pin through access hole and remove ignition switch lock cylinder.

   
   
   Lower Shroud Removal, F-Super Duty Motorhome
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	3R713	Bracket, Steering Column Cover
   2	N611194-S2	Screw, M8 — 1.25x16
   3	3D505	Steering Column Position Control Cover
   4	56912-S36	Tapping Screw
   5	N800322-S36	Screw and Washer Assembly
   6	7F377	Bracket, Transmission Shift Cable
   7	N605772-S2	Bolt

   
   
   Column Removal, F-Super Duty Motorhome
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	7G357	Gearshift Lever Pin
   2	22050	Lock Cylinder
   3	13A805	Steering Wheel Pad Horn Switch
   4	N804385-S100	Bolt
   5	3600	Steering Wheel
   6	3514	Steering Column Tube
   7	13K359	Multi-Function Switch
   8	390345-S52	Screw
   9	3F609	Tilt Wheel Handle and Shank
   10	3530	Steering Column Shroud
   11	S5929-S2	Screw
   12	3B676	Lower Steering Column Shaft
   13	N803942-S100	Bolt
   14	3514	Steering Column Tube
   15	3530	Steering Column Shroud
   16	7210	Gearshift Lever
   17	N806584-S36	Bolt
   18	3B676	Lower Steering Column Shaft
   19	N803942-S100	Bolt
   20	N605907-S2	Bolt
   21	N620481-S2	Nut
   22	N602550-S2	Screw and Washer
   23	390345-S36	Screw
   24	14A163	Wiring Harness Retainer
   25	9C899	Speed Control Brush
   A	—	Press Until Head Seats
   B	—	Lube End of Ignition Switch with ESB-M1C163-A

9. Remove four retaining screws from the lower half of the steering column shroud and remove the steering column shrouds.

10. Disconnect PRND21 cable from steering actuator housing (3F723) by removing one screw.

11. Disconnect PRND21 cable loop from shift selector hook.

12. Remove two screws retaining multi-function switch and two electrical connectors from switch.

13. Remove multi-function switch from steering column.

14. Remove pinch bolt from upper intermediate shaft U-joint coupling.

15. Disconnect shift cable from selector lever pivot.

16. Remove shift cable from transmission shift cable bracket (7B229) by pushing tab on cable in and sliding cable off transmission shift cable bracket.

17. While supporting steering column, remove four retaining nuts.

18. Remove steering column tube (3514) from vehicle.

Installation

1. Align steering column center shaft to lower steering column shaft (3B676) and install one bolt and tighten to 40-56 Nm (30-41 lb-ft).

2. Position steering column on four mounting studs on column support and install four retaining nuts and tighten to 13-17 Nm (10-13 lb-ft).

3. Install shift cable on transmission shift cable bracket.

4. Snap shift cable onto shift selector pivot ball.

5. Connect two electrical connectors of multi-function switch. Position multi-function switch and install two retaining screws. Tighten to 2-3 Nm (18-27 lb-in).

6. Connect all electrical connectors.

7. Attach PRND21 cable loop on shift selector hook, and install transmission shift cable bracket to steering actuator housing. Install retaining screw and tighten to 7-11 Nm (62-97 lb-in).

8. Install upper and lower sections of steering column shroud and install four screws.

9. Install the steering wheel pad horn switch (13A805) if so equipped.

10. Install ignition switch lock cylinder.

11. Install steering column release lever onto steering column tube.

12. Install steering wheel onto steering column shaft. Install new bolt and tighten to 31-45 Nm (23-33 lb-ft).

13. Connect horn blow cover electrical wire connector to mounting boss at steering wheel hub.

14. Position steering wheel pad horn switch to steering wheel and snap into place.

15. NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more for the powertrain control module to relearn the strategy.

    Connect battery ground cable.