E 250 Van V8-7.3L DSL (1988)
Tilt Column Mechanism
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel pad and the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel: Service and Repair.
3. Place the gear shift in PARK (with automatic transmission) and turn the lock cylinder with the ignition key to ON position.
4. Place 3.17 mm (1/8 inch) diameter wire pin or small drift punch and depress the retaining pin while pulling out on the lock cylinder to remove it
from the column housing. The pin is located adjacent to the Hazard Warning Button.
Installation
1. Lubricate the lock cylinder with grease.
2. To install the lock cylinder, turn the lock cylinder to the ON position and depress the retaining pin then insert the lock cylinder into its housing in
the flange casting. Assure that the cylinder is fully seated and aligned into the interlocking washer before turning the key to the OFF position This
action will permit the cylinder retaining pin to extend into the cylinder casting housing hole.
3. Using the ignition key ROTATE the lock cylinder to insure correct mechanical operation in all positions.
4. Install the steering wheel and steering wheel pad. Refer to Steering Wheel: Service and Repair.
5. Connect the battery ground cable.
6. Check for proper start in Park or Neutral. Also check to make certain that the start circuit CANNOT be actuated in the Drive and Reverse
positions.
Lock Cylinder Without Key
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Remove the steering column trim shrouds. Refer to Steering Column: Service and Repair.
