SECTION 211-04: Steering Column 2001 Explorer Sport/Sport Trac Workshop Manual

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 06/23/2000

Steering Column

Steering Column—Disassembled View

Item Part Number Description

1 14A664 Air bag sliding contact

2 3530 Upper steering column shroud

3 3518 Steering column bearing sleeve

4 3517 Steering column bearing

5 3511 Steering column lock cylinder housing

6 13K359 Multi-function switch

7 N808114 Pin

8 N805857 Steering column release lever pin

9 3D544 Steering column release lever

10 3F609 Tilt wheel handle and shank

11 7361 Column shift selector lever plunger

12 7210 Gearshift lever

13 3D657 Steering column shaft

14 7B071 Transmission control selector lever plunger spring

15 7G357 Gearshift lever pin

16 7212 Transmission column shift selector tube

17 3C549 Steering column spacer (fixed column)

18 N806582 Tilt column pivot screw

19 7C464 Transmission control selector lever spring clip

20 7E400 Gearshift tube bushing clamp

21 — Spacer (fixed column)

22 3E729 Steering shaft (fixed column)

23 3F527 Lever assembly

24 3F530 Pin

25 3F752 Brake shift interlock solenoid

26 7335 Gearshift lever socket bushing

27 7A216 Transmission shift selector position insert

28 7302 Transmission selector lever arm and

support

29 7E395 Shift cable and bracket

30 7210 Gearshift lever

31 3E691 Steering column lock pawl

32 7W441 Gearshift lever pin

33 3676 Steering column instrument panel bracket

34 3D681 Steering column lower bearing retainer

35 3518 Steering column bearing sleeve

36 3L539 Steering column bearing tolerance ring

37 3C674 Steering column lower bearing spring

38 3C131 Suspension height sensor control ring

39 3517 Steering column bearing

40 N806423-S56 Steering column retaining nuts

41 14A163 Wiring harness retainer

42 3F723 Steering actuator housing

43 3B663 Steering column lock lever pin

44 11572 Ignition switch

45 3D655 Steering column position spring

46 3D653-LH, 3B662-RH

Steering column lock lever

47 3B768 Steering column position lock spring

48 3B661 Steering column locking lever

49 3E715 Lower steering column lock actuator

50 3E696 Steering column lock spring

51 3E691 Steering column lock pawl

52 3E723 Upper steering column lock lever actuator

53 3E695 Steering column lock cam

54 3D656 Steering column tilt flange bumper

55 14A163 Wiring harness retainer

56 391727-S304 Shroud screws

57 3530 Steering column shroud

58 3E717 Steering column lock gear

59 3E700 Steering column lock housing bearing

60 3C610 Bearing retainer

61 11582 Ignition switch lock cylinder

62 3L539 Steering column tolerance ring

63 3520 Steering column upper bearing spring

64 3C610 Snap ring

65 13318 Turn indicator cancel cam

NOTE: All fasteners are important because they can affect the performance of vital parts and systems. Incorrect installation of the fasteners can result in major repair expenses. New fasteners with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute a design. Torque values must be used as specified during assembly to make sure these parts function correctly.

The body of the steering column is made of magnesium die castings. The steering column is attached to a support that is an integral part of the instrument panel. The lower attachments of the steering column are through a bracket that bends during collapse. The upper attachments are through plastic shear modules that separate from the main casting during collapse.