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Steering Column: Column: Removal

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel
GC0010467Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
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.
  3. Remove the airbag. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL) .
  4. Remove the steering wheel (1) with special tool CJ98-1 (2) or an appropriate steering wheel puller.
    CAUTION: Ensure the puller bolts are fully engaged into the steering wheel and not into the clockspring, before attempting to remove the wheel. Failure to do so may damage the steering wheel/clockspring.
    Fig 2: Steering Column And Cover
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  5. Remove the steering column (1) opening cover (2) (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 3: Steering Column Opening Reinforcement
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  6. Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (1).
    Fig 4: Steering Column Shrouds
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  7. Remove the tilt lever.
  8. Remove the upper (1) and lower (3) column shrouds.
  9. Remove the clock spring (2) (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 5: Locating Steering Column Wiring & Fasteners
    GC0010476Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors (1) to the column.
  11. Remove the shift cable from the column shift lever actuator.
  12. Release the shift cable from the column bracket and remove it from the bracket.
  13. Remove the SKIM module in order to disconnect the electrical connector.
  14. Remove the upper steering shaft coupler bolt and slide the shaft down.
    Fig 6: Steering Column Shrouds
    GC0010465Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  15. Remove the brake light switch (5) and discard (Refer to ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 7: Steering Column Nuts & Assembly
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  16. Remove the four steering column mounting nuts (3).
  17. Lower the column from the mounting studs (1).
  18. Remove the steering column assembly (2) from the vehicle.
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