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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