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Steering Wheel & Steering Column: Overview Jeep Liberty I

Steering Column 6 illustrations ~310 words

DESCRIPTION

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

The standard non-tilt and tilt steering column has been designed to be serviced as an assembly. The column is connected to the steering gear with a one piece shaft. The upper half has a support bearing mounted to a bracket. The bracket mounts to the frame rail with two nuts. The shaft is serviceable. The key cylinder, switches, clock spring, trim shrouds and steering wheel are serviced separately.

OPERATION - SERVICE PRECAUTIONS

WARNINGTHE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SEE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ARTICLE.

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

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

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  1. Position front wheels straight ahead .
  2. Remove and isolate the negative ground cable from the battery.
  3. Remove the airbag, see «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(ref-170455) .
  4. Remove the steering wheel with an appropriate puller. See «STEERING WHEEL»(ref-174913-S00681170782005041200000) .
  5. Remove knee blocker cover and knee blocker. See «KNEE BLOCKER»(ref-174913-S27014850212005041300000) .
  6. Remove screws from the lower column shroud and remove both the upper and lower shrouds.
  7. Turn ignition key to the on position.
  8. If vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect shifter interlock cable from the column.
  9. Remove the steering coupler bolt and column mounting nuts and bolts then lower column off the mounting studs.
  10. Disconnect and remove the wiring harness from the column.
  11. Slide the shifter interlock cable from the tie straps.
  12. Remove column.
  13. Transfer the necessary parts if needed.
  14. Remove clock spring, switches, (SKIM if equipped). See «AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS»(ref-170455) article.

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