Steering Wheel & Steering Column: Removal & Installation Eagle Talon II

Removal

1. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-52765-S20956825452001011600000). Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected and isolated from all other components. CAUTION: Before removing steering wheel, position front wheels in a straight-ahead position and lock steering column by removing ignition key. Failure to do so could damage clockspring or require clockspring readjustment.
2. Ensure wheels are in straight-ahead position. Remove air bag module-to-steering wheel nut from rear of steering wheel. Disconnect clockspring electrical connector from air bag module by pressing lock on air bag module electrical connector toward outside to spread open the lock. (Scheme 1) Using screwdriver, gently pry off electrical connector. DO NOT apply excessive force to electrical connector.
3. Remove air bag module from steering wheel. Place air bag module on bench with trim cover upward, away from bench surface. CAUTION: DO NOT hammer on steering column shaft when removing steering wheel from steering column.
4. Remove steering wheel retaining nut. Using puller, remove steering wheel.

Installation

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure wheels are in straight-ahead position and reference marks on clockspring are aligned. (Scheme 2) Use NEW steering wheel retaining nut to install steering wheel. DO NOT hammer on steering column shaft when installing steering wheel.
2. Ensure wiring harness for clockspring does not become caught or tangled when installing steering wheel. Use care when installing air bag module on steering wheel, as not to pinch any wires for air bag module.
3. Tighten steering wheel retaining nut and air bag module-to-steering wheel nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-52765-S41739914602001011600000). Fully rotate steering wheel in both directions to ensure proper operation. Activate air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-52765-S20956825452001011600000).

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

1. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-52765-S20956825452001011600000). Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected and isolated from all other components.
2. Clockspring is located below steering wheel. (Scheme 3) Remove steering wheel and air bag module. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG MODULE»(ref-52765-S18325622462001011600000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove lower steering column cover from steering column.
3. Disconnect remaining electrical connectors for clockspring. Remove retaining screws and clockspring.

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Reference marks on clockspring must be aligned on clockspring to provide full rotation of steering wheel.
2. Rotate clockspring fully clockwise and then counterclockwise3 1/8 turns so reference marks on clockspring are aligned before installing steering wheel. (Scheme 2)
3. Reinstall steering wheel and air bag module using proper procedure. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG MODULE»(ref-52765-S18325622462001011600000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Activate air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-52765-S20956825452001011600000).

Scheme 3

1. Combination switch is located on steering column, below clockspring. (Scheme 3) Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-52765-S20956825452001011600000). Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected and isolated from all other components.
2. Remove clockspring. See «CLOCKSPRING»(ref-52765-S31429490982001011600000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors and remove combination switch from steering column.

To install reverse removal procedure. Reinstall clockspring using proper procedure. See CLOCKSPRING under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

Removal & Installation

1. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-52765-S20956825452001011600000). Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected and isolated from all other components.
2. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. (Scheme 3) Remove retaining screws and ignition switch from lock cylinder housing. (Scheme 3)
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Activate air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-52765-S20956825452001011600000).

1. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-52765-S20956825452001011600000). Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected and isolated from all other components.
2. Remove plugs, hood release handle and instrument panel lower cover. (Scheme 3) Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Remove clockspring and combination switch. See «CLOCKSPRING»(ref-52765-S31429490982001011600000) and «COMBINATION SWITCH»(ref-52765-S37278606522001011600000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
3. Remove illuminating ring. (Scheme 3) Install key in lock cylinder and place lock cylinder in ACC position. Push downward on lock pin. (Scheme 4) Pull lock cylinder from lock cylinder housing.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure lock cylinder is fully locked in lock cylinder housing. Reinstall clockspring using proper procedure. See CLOCKSPRING under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

Scheme 4

1. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-52765-S20956825452001011600000). Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected and isolated from all other components. Remove steering wheel and air bag module. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG MODULE»(ref-52765-S18325622462001011600000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
2. Remove clockspring and combination switch. See «CLOCKSPRING»(ref-52765-S31429490982001011600000) and «COMBINATION SWITCH»(ref-52765-S37278606522001011600000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove necessary covers for access to steering column. On A/T models, remove shift interlock cable cover and disconnect key interlock cable. (Scheme 5)
3. On all models, disconnect necessary electrical connectors for removal of steering column. Remove bolts from retainer at boot assembly. (Scheme 5) Remove bolt from coupling at steering gear. Remove steering column mounting bolts. Remove steering column with boot assembly and intermediate shaft.
4. If removing lock cylinder housing from steering column, use hack saw to cut off the twist-off bolts between the lock cylinder housing and the lock cylinder housing bracket. (Scheme 5) Remove lock cylinder from steering column.
5. If removing boot and inner cover from intermediate shaft, apply grease to inside lip of boot or inner cover before removing. Pry open lip on boot or inner cover and remove from intermediate shaft. Remove bearing from steering column if necessary.

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. If installing boot and inner cover on intermediate shaft, apply grease to inside lip of boot or inner cover before installing.
2. If installing bearing on steering column, fill inside of bearing with Mopar Lubricant (2525035) before installing. Wrap plastic tape around outside of bearing to hold bearing on steering column before sliding bearing into inner cover.
3. If installing lock cylinder housing on steering column, install lock cylinder housing and lock cylinder housing bracket on steering column with NEW twist-off bolts loosely installed. Ensure lock cylinder housing aligns with boss area on steering column.
4. Using ignition key, check that lock cylinder and lock operates properly. Once proper operation exists, tighten twist-off bolts until the head breaks off the bolt.
5. Ensure proper procedure is used when installing clockspring, steering wheel and air bag module. See «CLOCKSPRING»(ref-52765-S31429490982001011600000) and «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG MODULE»(ref-52765-S18325622462001011600000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-52765-S41739914602001011600000) . Activate air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(ref-52765-S20956825452001011600000) .

Scheme 5