Fixed. Everything works. Thanks again.
Keith

 

Same problem with a '95 Aerostar. Came across the Steering Column Parts site and became convinced the rack actuator gear (F2DZ 3E723) is the cause. Any advice, cautions, tips, etc. on the fix would be appreciated.

 

I rented a hook-type steering wheel puller from O'Reilly or Autozone and it didn't work. Wouldn't hold onto the sides of the steering wheel center. I had to drill some holes, tap them and use bolts in a gear puller I had to pull the steering wheel. Otherwise it went just as outlined in the instructions I was sent. Good luck.

 

Thanks Keith.
Glad to find your post. Zero search results in Aerostar forum for this problem. Thankfully this van is only a primary driver for teenagers. Time to organize matters and obtain repair information. I am impressed that replacement parts for this repair are cheap. The instructions from Steering Column Parts will be the most expensive purchase. Funny thing, I got lucky enough to have the original keys from this vehicle turn the replacement lock cylinder bought Saturday at Autozone.

 

Phy, sent you an e-mail as well. I'm about half way into it and could really use some help. If I can save the 19 bucks for the guide that would be swell

John

 

I just broke my '86 and it appears the upper collar and bearing holder can be separated if the two threaded blind pins are removed. It looks like you remove the outer tumbler collar, snap ring, and thread a 10/32 or 24? into the pins and pull them out with a slide hammer and it makes it easily accessible.

The issue is are these two pins actually pins?

Also, I do not have tilt wheel but my ignition actuator appears the same as the link above (but the website says it will not fit my truck) Any thoughts besides resurrecting a four year old thread? lol. Thanks.

 

Hey I'm having the same exact issue. Can you email me the PDF too please?

 

Hey Phy, do you think I could get this PDF from you as well? Hopefully you still have it.

 

Phy-
Any chance you still have that pdf and could email it to me?

Thanks!
Brad