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Steering Column

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel
GC0010467Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED. REFER TO RESTRAINTS - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS ARTICLE 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.
  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead  .
  2. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery.
  3. Remove the airbag. Refer to REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the steering wheel (1) with special tool CJ98-1 (2) or an appropriate steering wheel puller.
    CAUTION: Ensure the puller bolts are fully engaged into the steering wheel and not into the clockspring, before attempting to remove the wheel. Failure to do so may damage the steering wheel/clockspring.
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Opening Cover
    GC0010460Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Remove the steering column (1) opening cover (2). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Opening Reinforcement Mounting Bolts
    GC0010458Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (1).
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Shrouds
    GC0010465Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  7. Remove the tilt lever.
  8. Remove the upper (1) and lower (3) column shrouds.
  9. Remove the clock spring (2). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 5: Locating Steering Column Wiring & Fasteners
    GC0010476Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors (1) to the column.
  11. Remove the shift cable from the column shift lever actuator. Refer to REMOVAL .
  12. Release the shift cable from the column bracket and remove it from the bracket.
  13. Remove the SKIM module in order to disconnect the electrical connector.
  14. Remove the upper steering shaft coupler bolt and slide the shaft down.
    Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Shrouds
    GC0010465Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  15. Remove the brake light switch (5) and discard. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 7: Steering Column Nuts & Assembly
    GC0010477Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  16. Remove the four steering column mounting nuts (3).
  17. Lower the column from the mounting studs (1).
  18. Remove the steering column assembly (2) from the vehicle.
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