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Column-Steering - Column Shift

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION 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.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Driver Airbag
    GC0013236Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Remove the airbag (3). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Steering Wheel Mounting - RHD
    GC0039578Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Remove the steering wheel retainer bolt (2), then slide the steering wheel (3) off the steering column (1) shaft.
  5. Remove the steering column opening cover. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Reinforcement I/P Steering Column
    GC0013216Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (1).
    Fig 4: Clockspring Screws
    GC0013218Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  7. Loosen at least one clockspring screw (1) to prevent the clockspring from unwinding.
    Fig 5: Locating Access Hole And Set Screw
    GC0013219Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  8. Back out the set screw (1) through the access hole (3) in the steering column control module (SCCM) (2) securing the multi-function SCCM assembly.
    Fig 6: Remove/Install SCCM
    GC0013220Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  9. Pull the SCCM assembly (1) off the steering column shaft.
    Fig 7: Auto-Stick Wiring Connector
    GC0039580Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Disconnect the 10-Way electronic shift module wiring connector (4).
  11. Disconnect the autostick wiring connector (1).
  12. Remove the wiring tie strap (2) securing the autostick wiring to the column.
    Fig 8: Gear Shift Lever Boot
    GC0039579Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  13. Unsnap the gear shift lever boot (2) from the cluster bezel (3). Slide the boot up the gear shift lever (1), away from the bezel.
    Fig 9: Gear Shift Lever Mounting Screw
    GC0039581Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  14. Remove the gear shift lever mounting screw (1).
  15. Slide the gear shift lever (2) out of the column shift mechanism.
  16. Remove the cluster bezel. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 10: Unlatching Tilt Lever From Column
    GC0039575Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  17. Unsnap and move the adjustment handle locking tab (3) forward as shown unlatching the handle (2) from the column.
    Fig 11: Roll Top Shroud
    GC0013224Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  18. Remove the three roll top shroud mounting screws and remove the roll top shroud (1) along with the manual tilt/telescope handle (3).
    Fig 12: Shaft Retaining Nuts
    GC0013221Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  19. Remove the two retaining nuts (1) at the bulkhead (2) for the steering column.
  20. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 13: Removing Wiring Harness Connector
    GC0039576Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  21. Depress the tabs on the rear of the column wiring harness connector and remove the connector from the steering column.
    Fig 14: Shift Cable At Column
    GC0039583Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  22. Disconnect the shift cable (2) at the shift mechanism (1).
  23. Remove the shift cable (2) from the mounting bracket (3).
  24. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 15: Shaft Retaining Nuts
    GC0013221Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  25. Remove the pinch bolt (4) at the lower coupling shaft (5).
  26. Slide the steering shaft (3) out of the lower coupling shaft (5).
  27. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 16: Locating Bolt at Lower Part of Column
    GC0013225Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  28. Remove the lower steering column mounting pivot bolt and nut (2).
    Fig 17: Upper Column Mounting Bolts
    GC0013226Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    CAUTION: When handling the steering column use care to avoid holding the column by any part of the tilt/telescope mechanism or by the shaft boot. The column should be held by its mounting bracket and the shaft by the exposed portions.
  29. Remove the two upper mounting screws (1) from the steering column (2).
  30. Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.
  31. If necessary, transfer any parts to the new column.
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