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Steering Wheel: Installation

  1. Confirm that:
    • The front wheels are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
    • The turn signal stalk is in the NEUTRAL position.
    CAUTION: Do not install the steering wheel onto the shaft of the steering column by driving it onto the shaft.
  2. Align the steering wheel's wide mounting spline with the steering column shaft missing spline area and push the wheel onto the shaft. Make sure the clockspring lines up with the back of the wheel and does not bind.
    Fig 1: STEERING WHEEL
    GC0055542Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Install the steering wheel retaining bolt (2) and tighten it until the steering wheel is fully installed on shaft. Tighten the steering wheel retaining bolt to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install the speed control screw (3) that was removed for the puller.
    Fig 2: STEERING WHEEL WIRING
    GC0055541Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Connect the wiring connector (2) at the clockspring.
    Fig 3: AIR BAG REMOVAL
    GC0053725Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Install the driver airbag (3). Refer to INSTALLATION .
    WARNING: Do not connect battery negative cable yet. Refer first to Airbag System Test. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
  7. Reconnect the battery using the Airbag System Test procedure in Restraints. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
  8. Verify vehicle and system operation.
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