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Steering System: Column: Installation: Installation

WARNING:

Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.

CAUTION:

Steering column module is centered to the vehicles steering system. Failure to keep the system and steering column module centered and locked/inhibited from rotating can result in steering column module damage.

NOTE:

Make sure the front wheels are still in the straight ahead position.

Fig 1: Two Mounting Nuts
GC0144426Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Install the column into the vehicle and lift the column up into place. Loosely install the mounting nuts (1), do not tighten at this time.
    Fig 2: Front Two Column Mounting Bolts
    GC0144425Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Install the two mounting bolts (1) and tighten all four mounting fasteners to 27 N.m (20 ft.lbs.).
  3. Connect electrical connectors to tilt and telescope motors, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Shaft Retaining Nuts
    GC0080512Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Center the boot for the steering column at the bulkhead (2). Install and tighten the two mounting nuts (1) to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
    Fig 4: LED Harness & Left Side Instrument Panel Silencers
    GC0144503Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Connect the LED harness (1) and install the left side instrument panel silencers (2, 3).
    Fig 5: Light Switch Harnesses
    GC0144513Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Connect the light switch harnesses (1, 2 & 3) to the switch located on the knee blocker trim.
    Fig 6: Two Side Screws, Lower Screw & Knee Blocker Trim
    GC0144512Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Install the upper portion of the knee blocker trim (2) by pushing on the knee blocker trim (2) to engage the upper snap retainers.
  8. Install the two side screws (3) and the lower screw (1) securing the knee blocker trim (2) to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 30 in-lbs.
    Fig 7: Hood Release Handle
    GC0144514Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Install the hood release handle (2) to the knee blocker trim by aligning and pushing up.
    Fig 8: End Cap
    GC0144500Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Install the end cap (1) to the instrument panel and engage the snap retainers that secure the end cap. Repeat on opposite side.
    Fig 9: Pinch Bolt, Steering Wheel Electrical Connectors, Steering Wheel Bolt & Wheel Damper
    GC0144666Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. If removed, install the steering column module. Refer to MODULE, STEERING COLUMN, INSTALLATION .
  12. Install wood grain trim panels on either side of column, if equipped.
  13. Install the steering wheel (5) onto the steering column.
  14. Install the steering wheel damper (4) and then install a new steering wheel mounting bolt (3) and tighten to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).
  15. Connect all electrical connectors.
  16. Install the drivers airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 10: Shaft Retaining Nuts
    GC0080512Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  18. Slide the lower intermediate shaft (5) onto the upper intermediate shaft (3). Install a new  pinch bolt (4) and tighten to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 11: Steering Coupling
    GC0080527Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  19. Slide the coupler from the lower intermediate shaft (2) onto the steering gear shaft (3) and install a new  pinch bolt (1). Tighten the pinch bolt to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
  20. Lower the vehicle.
  21. Connect the negative (ground) cable to the battery. It is important that this be performed correctly.
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