Tilt Column

Fig. 10 Exploded View Of Tilt Steering Column. 1989 Tempo & Topaz:

Fig. 11 Exploded View Of Tilt Steering Column. 1990 Escort & 1990-91 Tempo & Topaz:

Removal

1. Remove steering column assembly.
2. Remove turn signal switch attaching screws, then the switch.
3. Remove steering wheel, then upper conical spring, bearing plate and C-clip ring, Figs. 10 & 11.
4. Move tilt column to uppermost position to unload spring, then using tool T70P-3D739-A or equivalent, remove tilt pins. Use care when removing pivot pins as the tilt spring is still under tension.
5. Remove upper casting from lock cylinder housing.
6. Remove clamp from lower end of steering shaft, then pull steering shaft from end of column.
7. Remove lock cylinder housing to outer tube flange bracket attaching bolts, then rotate ignition switch to start position and pull actuator interlock out of clearance hole in tube.
8. Remove ignition lock drive gear and actuator.

Installation

1. Position lock cylinder housing on upper steering column flange bracket. Place ignition switch in start position to locate actuator interlock through clearance hole in outer tube. Install lock cylinder housing bolts and torque to 12-20 ft. lbs.
2. Install steering shaft assembly into steering column tube. Use care not to damage lower bearing.
3. Install upper casting assembly with tilt spring in position, over end of shaft and down onto lock cylinder ears making certain lock lever is latched into top tilt position.
4. Install tilt pivot pins through lower casting holes and into upper casting using a suitable C-clamp. Pivot pins must be flush with outer casting surface.
5. Install C-clip ring on upper shaft groove above bearing.
6. Install upper bearing plate and conical spring. Press conical spring onto upper shaft until spring snaps into upper groove.
7. Install turn signal switch, then lower column clamp, ensuring locating nib is in hole in shaft. Install steering column and steering wheel.