How do you remove or drop down the tilt steering column on a 1989 F250 4x4 7.3 diesel? I'm trying to replace the clutch and brake peddle support pivot bracket that is broken. I've gotten the bracket unbolted from steering column and fire wall, the brake and clutch peddle push rods disconnected, and wiring harnesses disconnected. Now I need to get the steering column out of the way to remove the support bracket and replace with a new one. Thanks for your help, Dan.

here's 1992. 1989 is not on line. sorry








Section 11-04A: Steering Column

1992 Bronco/Econoline/F-Series Workshop Manual

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION



Steering Column
Make sure that vehicle front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

Removal

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

Disconnect battery ground cable and air bag backup power supply, if so equipp ed.

Remove steering wheel as outlined in this section.

Remove right and left lower mouldings from instrument panel by pulling up and snapping out of retainers.
NOTE: On right lower moulding a screw will also have to be removed in order to remove moulding from instrument panel.

Remove instrument panel lower trim cover.

Remove air bag clockspring contact assembly as outlined in this section.

Remove tilt lever by unscrewing it from column.

Rotate ignition lock cylinder to RUN position. Using a 1/8-inch drift, depress lock cylinder retaining pin through access hole in lower shroud and remove lock cylinder.

Remove four retaining screws from lower shroud and remove column shrouds.
NOTE: For F-Series and Bronco vehicles with an E4OD transmission, a protective cover (such as a rag) must be placed between the shift lever and shroud opening during shroud removal. This will prevent damage to the shift lever shrink wrap.

Remove six instrument panel reinforcement brace retaining bolts. Remove reinforcement.

Disconnect PRND21 cable from actuator housing by removing one screw.

Disconnect PRND21 cable loop from shift lube hook.

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

Remove pinch bolt from steering shaft flex coupling.

Disconnect shift cable from selector lever pivot.

Remove shift cable from shift cable bracket by pushing tab on cable in and sliding cable off bracket.

Disconnect ignition switch wiring by loosening bolt and removing connector.
NOTE: Bolt is part of connector and is not removable.

While supporting column assembly, remove four column assembly retaining nuts.

Disconnect collapsible intermediate shaft from U-joint at lower end of steering column.

Remove column from vehicle.

Align column lower universal joint to lower shaft. Install one bolt and tighten to 41-57 Nm (30-42 ft-lb).

Support column assembly to column support bracket. Install four retaining nuts and tighten to 13-19 Nm (10-14 ft-lb).

Install shift cable on shift cable bracket.

Snap shift cable onto shift selector pivot ball.

Connect two multi-function switch electrical connectors and position multi-function switch and install two retaining screws. Tighten to 2-3 Nm (18-26 in-lb).

Connect all electrical connectors.

Attach PRND21 cable loop on shift selector hook, and install PRND21 cable bracket to actuator housing. Install retaining screw and tighten to 7-11 Nm (5-8 ft-lb).

Install instrument panel reinforcement brace and secure with five retaining bolts. Tighten to specification.

Install upper and lower column shrouds.
NOTE: For F-Series and Bronco vehicles with an E4OD transmission, a protective cover (such as rag) must be placed between the shift lever and shroud opening during shroud removal. This will prevent damage to the shift lever shrink wrap.

Install lower instrument panel cover.

Snap right and left lower instrument panel mouldings into place.
NOTE: On right lower moulding a screw will also have to be installed.

Install lock cylinder assembly as outlined in this section.

Install tilt lever onto column.

Install air bag clockspring contact assembly screws, if so equipped. Tighten to 2-3 Nm (19-26 in-lb).

Install steering wheel onto column shaft. Install a new bolt and tighten to 31-48 Nm (23-33 ft-lb).

On vehicles equipped with an air bag, position air bag module to wheel. Install four retaining nuts. Tighten to 4-6 Nm (3-4 ft-lb).

On vehicles not equipped with an air bag, position horn cover to steering wheel and snap into place.

Connect battery ground cable and air bag backup power supply, if so equipped.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the EEC processor relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

Verify air bag warning indicator.