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Section 1117 (Steering System - 1500): Column: Installation: Installation

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WARNING:

Before servicing the steering column, the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to electrical restraint system for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.

CAUTION:

All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.

Fig 1: Brake Light Switch, Upper Steering Shaft Coupler Bolt & Forward Steering Column Mounting Nuts
GC0173509Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Position the steering column on the dash panel support and loosely install the mounting nuts (1, 4).
    NOTE:

    A new bolt must be used for reinstallation. 

  2. Install the steering shaft coupler on the steering shaft and loosely install a new  bolt (3).
  3. Center steering column in dash opening and tighten mounting nuts (1, 4) to the proper SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Tighten the coupler pinch bolt (3) to the proper SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Install the brake light switch (2). Refer to SENSOR, STOP LAMP, INSTALLATION .
  6. If equipped with a floor shift, install the shift cable in the routing clip.
  7. If equipped with a column shift, install the shift cable to the shift assembly lever and the bracket. Adjust the shift cable.
  8. Install the clockspring. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, INSTALLATION .
  9. Connect the wiring harness routing clips and connectors to the column components.
  10. Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 2: Steering Wheel Bolt
    GC0088318Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Align the spline on the steering wheel hub to shaft and install the steering wheel (2).
    NOTE:

    A new bolt must be used for reinstallation. 

  12. Install a new  steering wheel bolt (1) and tighten to the proper SPECIFICATIONS .
  13. Install the airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, INSTALLATION .
  14. Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
  15. Test the operation of the horn, Electronic PRNDL Indicator, lights and any other functions that are steering column operated.
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