Ford Falcon. Manual — part 98

211-04-4 Steering

Column 211-04-4

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

used during assembly of the universal joint to the

Floor Plate & Intermediate Shaft

steering rack input shaft. The sliding joint top end is

One intermediate shaft and floor plate assembly

sealed with a plastic cap and ’O’ ring, and the lower

exists for all engines and transmissions.

end is sealed by a bung. The universal joint is fully

NOTE: FPV will be introducing a unique shaft for

sealed, and not serviceable. The pinch bolt yoke

some XR vehicles.

assembles onto the steering rack pinion, and is keyed

to fit together in only one orientation.

The floor plate consists of:

Steering Column Air Bag

a connector tube
roller bearing in a rubber diaphragm

The steering wheel is bolted to the top of the column

and is fitted with a supplemental restraint system

rubber torsional isolator

(SRS) Driver Side Air Bag module. Before carrying

universal joint

out work on or around any SRS component, observe

floor closing plate which attaches to the dash

all SRS conditions and warnings to avoid

panel.

unnecessary air bag deployment and possible injury.

See Section 211-04-9 & Section 501-20.

Steering Column Lock

The steering column lock is integral to the key barrel

housing. When the ignition key is turned to the "0"

position and removed, a tongue inside the steering

column lock can engage with the steering column

tube, locking it into position. When the ignition key is

turned to the "I", "II", or "III" position, the steering

column lock tongue withdraws, unlocking the steering

column tube and allowing it to rotate. For information

on the key barrel. See Section 501-14.

Item

Description

1

Upper universal joint and rubber isolator

2

Floor Plate & Rubber Diaphragm

3

Sliding Joint

4

Heat Shield

5

Lower universal joint and pinch bolt yoke

6

Dash Panel

The connector tube has a plastic over-moulding which

incorporates a safety clip and captive M8 nut. A slot in

the connector tube aligns with a pip on the steering

column, and can only be assembled in one

Adjustable Steering Column

orientation. The safety clip prevents the joint

disengaging should the 8mm bolt work loose. A bung

Floor shift vehicles (manual & automatic) are

is inserted into the connector tube to prevent noise,

equipped with an adjustable steering column. The

water and dust from engine bay entering the

adjustments are for both rake (up and down) and

passenger compartment. The roller bearing allows the reach (in and out).

column to rotate, and the rubber diaphragm acts as a Adjustment of the column is achieved by loosening

pivot, allowing the column to tilt. The floor closing

the adjustment lever located underneath the column

plate is attached to the outside of the dash panel by

shroud.

three nuts. The torsional isolator has a pin through it,

Swing the lever down and away from the column,

to maintain steering control in the event of the rubber

adjust the steering wheel to the desired position, then

failing. The universal joint is fully sealed, and not

swing the lever fully upwards to lock the column in

serviceable.

position.

The intermediate shaft incorporates:

The adjustable column is fitted with a counter balance

a sliding collapse joint

spring, so that column does not drop down to the

a universal joint and pinch bolt yoke

lowest position when the adjustment lever is

loosened.

The sliding collapse joint helps to prevent intrusion of

the steering column during a heavy impact. It is also

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211-04-5 Steering

Column 211-04-5

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

The key barrel is lit via an illuminated ring around the

barrel. This ring is illuminated whenever the interior

lights are on.
When adjustable pedals are fitted, they are operated

via a rocker switch on the right hand side of the lower

steering column shroud covers, just forward of the

ignition barrel.

Fixed Steering Column (Column Shift

Automatic)

Column Shift vehicles are equipped with a fixed

column. It is not possible to adjust the column, as this

will interfere with the alignment between the gear shift

mechanism, and the gearshift cable and its abutment

bracket.
To select a gear, the gear shift lever must be pulled

towards the driver to disengage it from the gear shift

gate. The lever can then be rotated clockwise or

anti-clock wise to select gears. The gear selected is

indicated by an illuminated number or letter in the

instrument cluster.

Steering Column - Accident Damage and

Replacement

In a severe impact the steering column is designed to

decouple from the instrument panel attachment

points, and slide forward in the vehicle.
The steering column is bolted to the instrument panel

with four bolts. These bolts pass through white plastic

break away capsules. If these capsules have moved,

then the steering column assembly needs to be

replaced.

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211-04-6 Steering

Column 211-04-6

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Lower Shroud

Steering Column Shrouds

1. Undo the three screws underneath the lower

Removal and Installation

shroud. Move the steering column adjustment

Upper Shroud

lever (adjustable columns only) about half way

through its travel. Gently spread the lower shroud

1. Unclip the upper shroud by grabbing it at the

to clear the key illumination ring.

openings where the switch levers pass through

the shroud. Pull the rear of the shroud directly

upwards to disengage the two rear clips. The

shroud can then be moved rearwards to

disengage the two forward clips.

Item

Description

1

Screw x 3

2

Move adjustment down

2. The rubber flap on the upper shroud is attached

2. Slide the shroud down and rearwards, ensuring

to the instrument panel via 4 arrow head clips.

the adjustment lever passes through the aperture

Gently pull the rubber flap rearwards to disengage

in the lower shroud. Unclip the wire harness for

the 4 clips.

the adjustable pedal switch (where fitted).

3. To install the upper shroud, guide the 2 forward

3. The pedal adjust switch can be removed from the

clips into the mating parts in the lower shroud.

shroud by deflecting the steel retaining clips, and

Push the shroud forward, and then down, to

pushing the switch outwards.

secure the 2 rear clips. Ensure the

4. NOTE: Ensure the steering column adjustment

tongue-in-groove between the upper and lower

lever passes under the pedal switch wire harness,

shrouds are aligned. Clip the rubber flap to the

when installing the lower shroud.

instrument panel.

To install the lower shroud, reverse the removal

procedure.

Ignition Key Barrel

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the upper steering column shroud. See

Section 211-04-5.

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211-04-7 Steering

Column 211-04-7

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

2. Remove the ignition key barrel by installing the

4. Remove the screw that attaches the PATS unit to

ignition key, turning it to position "I" and then

the ignition lock housing. Slide the PATS unit off

depressing the pin in the side of the ignition lock

the ignition lock housing.

housing.

NOTE: The ignition illumination globe is not

serviceable as a separate item. Replacement of

the PATS unit is required.

Item

Description

1

Depress Pin behind illumination ring to

5. To install the PATS unit, reverse the removal

remove key barrel

procedure.

2

Align key head with "I"

6. If a new PATS unit is fitted, it will be necessary to

3. To install the ignition key barrel, reverse the

re-program the Body Electronics Module. For

removal procedure. For information on the key

more information on the PATS unit see Section

barrel, see Section 501-14.

419-01 & Section 419-10.

Passive-Anti-Theft-System (PATS)

Adjustable Steering Column

Unit, and key illumination

Removal

Removal and Installation

1. Ensure that the front wheels and steering wheel

are in the straight ahead position. This will ensure

1. Remove the upper steering column shroud. See

that the clockspring is centralized when it is

Section 211-04-5.

removed.

2. Remove the lower steering column shroud. See

2. Disarm and remove the Driver Air Bag module in

Section 211-04-5.

accordance with the procedure given in Section

3. Remove the electrical connector from the PATS

211-04-09 of this manual.

unit.

3. Remove the steering wheel in accordance with

the procedure given in Section 211-04-10

ensuring that the front wheels are still in the

straight ahead position.

4. Remove the M8 flanged head bolt that joins the

steering column shaft to the floor plate connector

tube. Carefully lift the plastic safety clip and pull

the steering shaft rearwards out of the connector

tube.

5. Remove the upper and lower steering column

shrouds. See Section 211-04-6 & Section

211-04-5

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