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Steering Column

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. Refer to INSTALLATION .
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. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are still in the straight ahead position.
Fig 1: Mounting Bolts
GC0027288Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Install the column (2) into the vehicle and lift the column up into place. Install the mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
  2. Slide the coupler onto the column shaft and install a new  coupler bolt. Tighten the coupler bolt to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Identifying Column Cross Mounting Bolt And Column
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  3. Install the column cross bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Electrical Connectors & Multi-function Switch
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  4. Slide the steering column module and integrated clockspring onto the column as an assembly.
  5. Connect the electrical connector (3) for the steering column module (2).
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Column Access Cover
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  6. Install the shrouds.
  7. Install the column opening cover (2). Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Driver Side Hush Panel
    GC0026827Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  8. Install the hush panel (2).
    Fig 6: Identifying Horn Switch, Steering Wheel, And Mounting Bolt
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  9. Align the steering wheel (3) with the column index spline and install the wheel on the column shaft. Install the steering wheel. See INSTALLATION .
  10. Install and tighten the steering wheel mounting bolt (2) to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
  11. Connect the steering wheel wire harness connector to the clock spring connector.
  12. Install the airbag, refer to INSTALLATION .
  13. Connect the negative (ground) cable to the battery.
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