F 350 4WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL (1988)
18.
On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, install shift tube retaining rivet through bottom of shift socket.
19.
On all vehicles, install steering shaft clip below knurl for upper bearing.
20.
On Bronco and F-Series, ensure that shaft assembly length is 35.6 inches, adjusting as necessary by tapping gently in appropriate direction. Load
shaft through bottom of column, being careful not to collapse steering shaft.
21.
On all models, place cover insulator onto upper bearing and press onto knurl of steering shaft until snap ring groove is visible above bearing.
22.
Install snap ring on steering shaft in groove above bearing.
23.
Install turn signal/hazard warning switch, torquing screws to 15-25 inch lbs.
24.
On E-Series, subassemble lower bearing retainer assembly as follows:
a.
Install split retainer sleeve into lower bearing retainer assembly with sleeve shoulder against bearing.
b.
Loosely assemble clamp, bolt, and nut to lower bearing retainer assembly, ensuring that bolt aligns with round groove in split retainer sleeve.
c.
Push split retainer sleeve shoulder down and push clamp toward bearing, and torque clamp nut to 9-18 ft. lbs.
25.
On Bronco and F-Series, install lower bearing retainer, ensuring that centerline of coupling shaft attachment hole extends 0.8 inch below lower
face of retainer, and torque screws to 12-20 inch lbs.
26.
On E-Series, install lower bearing retainer and telescope steering column lower bayonet shaft fully toward lower end of column.
27.
On all models, install ignition switch actuator rod.
28.
Install ignition switch and hand start retaining nuts with lock cylinder in lock position.
29.
Torque switch retaining nuts to 40-65 inch lbs. and remove clip.
30.
Install hand shift lever and secure by driving in pivot pin.
31.
Install turn signal switch lever, torquing screws to 30-45 inch lbs.
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