Steering Column REMOVAL

Steering column REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING: WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIRBAG, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG CUSHION AND OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES, THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN AND EYES.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service. 2. From the underside of the steering wheel, remove the two screws that secure the two trim covers or speed control switches to each side of the driver airbag trim cover. 3. From the top of the steering wheel, remove the two trim covers or speed control switches from the pockets on each side of the driver airbag trim cover to access the driver airbag mounting screws. 4. Remove the two screws that secure the driver airbag to the steering wheel armature (Driver Airbag Remove/Install). 5. Pull the driver airbag away from the steering wheel far enough to access the two electrical connections at the back of the airbag housing. 6. Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness horn switch feed take out connector from the horn switch feed pigtail wire connector insulator located on the back of the driver airbag housing. CAUTION: Do not pull on the clockspring pigtail wires or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the driver airbag inflator connector receptacle. Improper removal of these pigtail wires and their connector insulators can result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector insulators.

7. The clockspring driver airbag pigtail wire connector is secured by integral latches to the airbag inflator connector receptacle, which is located on the back of the driver airbag housing. Depress the latches on each side of the connector insulator and pull the insulator straight out from the airbag inflator to disconnect it from the connector receptacle. 8. Remove the driver airbag from the steering wheel.

1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. 2. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery. 3. Remove the two switches from the steering wheel. 4. 5. Remove the steering wheel with special tool CJ98–1 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.

6. Remove the steering column opening cover 7. Remove the tilt lever. 8. Remove the column shrouds 9. Remove the clock spring, 10.Disconnect the wiring harness 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. 1 - Shift lever 2 - Cable Connection 3 - Overdrive Electrical Wiring 4 - Mounting Screws

13. 14.Remove the SKIM module in order to disconnect the electrical connector. 15.Remove the upper steering shaft coupler bolt and slide the shaft down. 1 - MOUNTING HOLES 2 - COUPLER BOLT HOLE 1 - STEERING COUPLER 2 - PINCH BOLT HOLE

16.Remove the brake light switch and discard 17.Remove the four steering column mounting nuts 18.Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.

Reverse these procedures to install the new column.