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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1994RANGER 2WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCRUISE CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1994 Ford Ranger 2WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
Cruise Control Switch: Service and Repair
1994 Ford Ranger 2WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
1. Disconnect ground cable at rechargeable telephone power pack battery, then remove steering wheel horn pad attaching screws.
2. Lift horn pad from steering wheel and remove connector from steering wheel horn pad.
3. Remove and discard steering wheel attaching bolt, then remove steering wheel from upper shaft using steering wheel puller tool No. T67L-3600-A, or equivalent.
4. Remove steering column lower trim shroud, then the straps securing brush assembly wire at ignition switch and column tube.
5. Remove screw attaching speed control brush to upper bearing retainer plate, then the speed control brush assembly wire and connector assembly through opening in upper bearing retainer plate.
6. Clean all old grease from slip rings and speed control brush, then apply new coat of Speed Control Slip Ring Grease part No. E8AZ-19590-A, or equivalent.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Route brush wire so it does not interfere with trim shroud installation and is not pierced by retaining screws.
b. Align index mark on steering wheel with index mark on shaft.
c. Install new steering wheel bolt. Torque steering wheel bolt to 23-33 ft lb.
2. Lift horn pad from steering wheel and remove connector from steering wheel horn pad.
3. Remove and discard steering wheel attaching bolt, then remove steering wheel from upper shaft using steering wheel puller tool No. T67L-3600-A, or equivalent.
4. Remove steering column lower trim shroud, then the straps securing brush assembly wire at ignition switch and column tube.
5. Remove screw attaching speed control brush to upper bearing retainer plate, then the speed control brush assembly wire and connector assembly through opening in upper bearing retainer plate.
6. Clean all old grease from slip rings and speed control brush, then apply new coat of Speed Control Slip Ring Grease part No. E8AZ-19590-A, or equivalent.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Route brush wire so it does not interfere with trim shroud installation and is not pierced by retaining screws.
b. Align index mark on steering wheel with index mark on shaft.
c. Install new steering wheel bolt. Torque steering wheel bolt to 23-33 ft lb.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.