Module-Steering Control: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: If the clockspring, which is integral to the Steering Control Module (SCM) is not properly centered in relation to the steering wheel, steering shaft and steering gear, it may be damaged. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCKSPRING CENTERING) . Service replacement clocksprings are shipped pre-centered and with a locking pin installed. This locking pin should not be removed until the clockspring has been installed on the steering column. If the locking pin is removed before the clockspring is installed on a steering column, the clockspring centering procedure must be performed.

NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain that the front wheels are still in the straight-ahead position.

Fig 1: SCM Location

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Install the SCM onto the steering column.

Fig 2: Remove/Install SCM
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Tighten the two screws (1) securing the SCM (3) to the column shaft housing.

Fig 3: Electrical Connectors to SCM
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Connect the two electrical connectors (3 & 4) to the SCM (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Shrouds
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Install the steering column shrouds (1 & 2) (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/SHROUD - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 5: Steering Wheel Removal/Installation
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Align the spline on the steering wheel hub to shaft (5) and install the steering wheel (3). (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL - INSTALLATION) .
Install a NEW retaining bolt (4). Torque the bolt to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
Install the driver airbag (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION) .
Connect the battery negative cable.

NOTE: IF EQUIPPED WITH ESP - recalibrate the steering angle sensor using the scan tool. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).