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Lock Housing, Steering Column: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Ignition Switch Removal/Installation
GC0100896Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
NOTE:

Ignition module must be installed prior to lock housing installation on column. Otherwise, the tilt lever will obstruct installation of ignition switch.

  1. Ensure the ignition module is in the RUN position and the actuator shaft in the lock housing is in the RUN position.
  2. Align the ignition module with the pin (3), actuator shaft and retaining tabs (2) located on the lock cylinder housing. Carefully install the module, snapping it into place over the retaining tabs.
    Fig 2: Ignition Switch Mounting Screw
    GC0085665Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Install the ignition module (2) mounting screw (1). Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Lock Cylinder Housing Mounting
    GC0085666Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Ignition module needs to be installed on lock cylinder housing before housing installation to clear tilt lever.

  4. Position the lock cylinder housing in the RUN position.
  5. Align the lock cylinder housing (2) with the steering column.
  6. Install the two screws (1) fastening the lock cylinder housing (2) to the column. Tighten the screws to 12 N.m (110 in. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Access Hole For Lock Cylinder
    GC0085667Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Place the actuator in the lock cylinder housing to the RUN position (if not already there).
  8. Insert the key into the key cylinder and turn the key cylinder to the RUN position.
  9. Align the retaining tab on the key cylinder with the slot in the top of the lock cylinder housing.
  10. Slide the key cylinder into the lock cylinder housing until the key cylinder retaining tab locks the cylinder into place.
  11. Rotate the key back and forth (OFF to START), then remove and reinstall it, making sure the key cylinder and lock cylinder housing operate properly.
    Fig 5: Identifying SKREEM (WCM) Mounting Screw
    GC0085668Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Slide the ring of the SKREEM/WCM (2) over the lock cylinder housing (3) and engage the retainer fingers in the recesses formed on the lock cylinder housing.
  13. Install the screw (1) fastening the SKREEM/WCM (2) to the lock cylinder housing (3). Tighten the screw to 2.5 N.m (22 in. lbs.).
    Fig 6: SCCM Mounting
    GC0085669Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Install the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (3) and all components removed to access it. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, INSTALLATION .
  15. Check operation of all steering column mounted components.