Description - Steering Column

Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Assembly

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - STEERING LOCK

2 - UPPER STEERING COLUMN BOLTS

3 - STEERING WHEEL

4 - CLOCKSPRING

5 - MULTIFUNCTION/SPEED CONTROL SWITCH

6 - LOWER STEERING COLUMN NUTS

7 - STEERING SHAFT

8 - STEERING GEAR

9 - PINCH BOLT

10 - RETAINING CLAMP

WARNING: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. REFER TO RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION ARTICLE. THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANYTIME A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR FASTENERS LISTED IN THE PARTS BOOKS.

CAUTION: Safety goggles should be worn at all times when working on steering columns.

The Steering Column has been designed so that the wiring, switches, shrouds and steering wheel can be serviced without removing the Steering Column from the vehicle.

To service the Steering Wheel, Switches or Airbag refer to the appropriate procedure.