Steering Column Repair: 94 mustang ignition actuator, turn signal switch, pivot pins

Question
can you send me exploded view assy for replacing F2DZ-3E723-A with step by step. I have column out of car, but not sure what is next.  thank you, rob

Answer
Hi Rob:
This one is a very common problem and requires quite a bit of work and experience to replace it.  It is buried inside the column.  The airbag, the steering wheel, both covers, the clockspring, the turn signal switch,  the lock cylinder, the actuator gears inside the lock housing, the tilt housing spring, the pivot pins and then the tilt housing (cancel plastic, snap ring, spring and upper bearings retainers) all have to come apart to access this gear.  Once it's apart, the new part needs to be shaved to fit properly.  To assemble, the lock cylinder gears need to be realigned exactly to hit all the key positions and the spring on the shaft needs to be pressed on to seat the snap ring.  

I would not recommend doing this one yourself unless you have someone who has done it before and has the tools and experience to accomplish this.  Also, it is much easier if the column is left in the car...it gives you a stable column to work on, rather than trying to secure it in a vise or on a bench.
I'm sorry, but I do not have any good photos to publish.  I will continue to look
Good Luck.