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Column - RHD

CAUTION: When handling the steering column use care to avoid holding the column by any part of the tilt/telescope mechanism. The column should be held by its mounting bracket.
CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.
NOTE: New bolts must be used for column installation.
NOTE: The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may also be referred to as Electronic Stability Program (ESP) depending on the vehicle model year and configuration. Certain components may also reference ESP, ESC, or use the traction control symbol.
Fig 1: Installing Shaft Lock Module
GC0080524Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
CAUTION: Do not attempt to transfer the shaft lock module from one steering column to another.
  1. If the steering column being installed is a NEW column, a NEW shaft lock module must be installed on the bottom of the column. To install the shaft lock module perform the following:
    1. Align the engagement and slide tabs integral to the housing of the shaft lock module (1) with the slots and channels in the mounting bracket (3) on the steering column (2).
    2. Slide the module toward the top of the column far enough for the spring clips on the module to engage the bracket.
    NOTE: Once the column has been installed, the new module MUST be initialized using a diagnostic scan tool before the vehicle can be operated.
    Fig 2: UPPER COLUMN MOUNTING BOLTS
    GC0080515Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  2. Position the steering column (2) on the instrument panel and loosely install the upper mounting screws (1).
    Fig 3: BOLT AT LOWER PART OF COLUMN
    GC0080514Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Firmly slide the steering column upward against the instrument panel and loosely install the pivot bolt and nut (2).
    Fig 4: UPPER COLUMN MOUNTING BOLTS
    GC0080515Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Tighten the steering column upper mounting screws (1) to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: BOLT AT LOWER PART OF COLUMN
    GC0080514Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Tighten the pivot bolt (2) to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 6: PLASTIC FIN ON RHD COLUMN SHAFT
    GC0080525Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Align the intermediate shaft upper coupling (3) with the steering column shaft plastic alignment fin (2), then carefully slide the intermediate shaft onto the column shaft (1).
    Fig 7: COLUMN TO INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ATTACHMENT
    GC0080521Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  7. Install a NEW  steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt (3). Tighten the pinch bolt to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
  8. Install the steering column wiring harness connector into the holder on the steering column. Make sure the connector is captured in the holder.
  9. Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Electrical/Instrument Cluster - Installation
    Fig 8: ROLL TOP SHROUD
    GC0080511Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Place the roll top shroud (1) over the steering column (2).
    Fig 9: SHROUD SCREWS
    GC0080526Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  11. Install the three shroud mounting screws (2).
    Fig 10: LATCH TILT LEVER TO COLUMN
    GC0080523Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  12. Position the manual adjustment handle (2) over the column adjustment pin and rotate the locking tab (3) rearward as shown in illustration latching the handle to the column. Make sure the tab snaps into locked position.
  13. Install the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to Body/Instrument Panel/BEZEL, Instrument Cluster - Installation
    Fig 11: SCCM R/I
    GC0080205Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  14. Slide the SCCM assembly (1) onto the steering column.
    Fig 12: SCCM SCREW
    GC0080251Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  15. Tighten the set screw (1) securing the SCCM assembly (2).
    Fig 13: CLOCKSPRING SCREWS
    GC0080203Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  16. Tighten the clockspring screw(s) (1) that were backed out to keep the clockspring from unwinding.
    Fig 14: PARKING BRAKE LEVER - RHD
    GC0079871Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  17. Position the parking brake lever over the mounting studs (2, 3) and install the two left side parking brake lever mounting nuts (8) and the right lower mounting nut (5). Tighten the mounting nuts to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 15: STEERING COLUMN COVER REINFORCEMENT - RHD
    GC0095792Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  18. Install the steering column opening reinforcement (3). Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
    Fig 16: STEERING COLUMN COVER - RHD
    GC0095791Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  19. Install the steering column opening cover (1). Refer to Body/Instrument Panel/COVER, Steering Column Opening - Installation
    Fig 17: STEERING WHEEL MOUNTING - RHD
    GC0080516Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  20. Align the spline on the steering wheel (3) hub to the steering column (1) shaft.
  21. Install the steering wheel (3) and install a NEW  retainer bolt (2). Tighten the bolt to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 18: DRIVER AIRBAG REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
    GC0080186Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  22. Install the airbag (3). Refer to Restraints/AIR BAG, Driver - Installation
  23. Install the negative battery terminal on the battery. It is important that this is performed properly (including calibration of steering angle sensor if equipped with ESC). Refer to Electrical/Battery System - Standard Procedure
  24. If new, initialize the shaft lock module using a scan tool.
    CAUTION: If the steering wheel is excessively off-center while driving, outside of Chassis specifications, inadvertent ESC activations may occur.
  25. Test the operation of the horn, lights and any other functions that are steering column operated.
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