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Steering Wheel & Steering Column: Other Dodge Durango II

Steering Column 12 illustrations ~368 words

SERVICE PRECAUTIONS

Note. The steering column on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission is not equipped with an internal locking shaft with the ignition cylinder. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.

Safety goggles should be worn at all times when working on steering columns.

To service the steering wheel, switches or airbag, Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS and follow all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS .

WARNINGTHE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANYTIME A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR FASTENERS LISTED IN THE PARTS BOOKS.
CAUTIONDo not hammer on steering column shaft. This may cause damage to the shaft or bearing.
CAUTIONDo not attempt to remove the pivot bolts to disassemble the tilting mechanism.

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  1. Remove the steering column opening cover (2).
  2. Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (1). The ignition key must be in the key cylinder for cylinder removal. The key cylinder must be removed first before removing ignition switch.
  3. Remove the negative (ground) cable from the battery.
  4. Disable the airbag, (Refer to «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(ref-170504) ).
  5. Remove the lower and upper shrouds (1&2).
  6. Remove key cylinder. (Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-212823-S10043662032005122700000) ).
  7. Disconnect the lower clockspring connectors.
  8. Remove the wire retainer from the tilt lever bracket (2).
  9. Remove the tilt lever mounting screws to gain access to the ignition switch mounting screws.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector at rear of ignition switch (1).
  11. Remove ignition switch mounting screws (2).
  12. Using a small screwdriver, push on locking tab and remove switch from steering column.

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  1. Before installing ignition switch (1), rotate the slot in the switch to the ON position.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to rear of the ignition switch. Make sure that locking tabs are fully seated into wiring connector.
  3. Position switch to column and install the mounting screws (2). Tighten screw to 3 N.m (26 in. lbs.).
  4. Install the tilt lever bracket (2) mounting screws. Tighten screws to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
  5. Position the wire retainer, into the tilt lever bracket.
  6. Reconnect the lower clockspring connectors.
  7. Install the steering column opening reinforcement (1).
  8. Install the steering column opening cover (2).
  9. Install the key cylinder (1) with the key (2) in the cylinder (1).
  10. Install steering column upper and lower shrouds (2).
  11. Install the tilt lever knob (1).
  12. Enable the airbag system. (Refer to «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(ref-170504) ).

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