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Column - Column Shift

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION for service procedures. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.
CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.
  1. Position the front wheels straight-ahead  .
  2. Fully extend or pull out the adjustable steering column.
  3. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Driver Airbag
    GC0013236Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Remove the airbag (3). (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 2: STEERING WHEEL MOUNTING - RHD
    GC0039578Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Remove the steering wheel retainer bolt (2), then slide the steering wheel (3) off the steering column (1) shaft.
    Fig 3: Steering Column Cover, Wiring Connector & Park Brake Release Cable
    GC0013217Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Remove the steering column opening cover (1) (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 4: Reinforcement I/P Steering Column
    GC0013216Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Remove the steering column opening reinforcement (1).
    Fig 5: Clockspring Screws
    GC0013218Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Loosen at least one clockspring screw (1) to prevent the clockspring from unwinding.
    Fig 6: Locating Access Hole And Set Screw
    GC0013219Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Back out the set screw (1) through the access hole (3) in the steering column control module (SCCM) (2) securing the multi-function SCCM assembly.
    Fig 7: Remove/Install SCCM
    GC0013220Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Pull the SCCM assembly (1) off the steering column shaft.
    Fig 8: AUTOSTICK WIRING CONNECTOR
    GC0039580Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Disconnect the 6-Way electronic shift module wiring connector (4).
  12. Disconnect the autostick wiring connector (1).
  13. Remove the wiring tie strap (2) securing the autostick wiring to the column.
    Fig 9: GEAR SHIFT LEVER BOOT
    GC0039579Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Unsnap the gear shift lever boot (2) from the cluster bezel (3). Slide the boot up the gear shift lever (1), away from the bezel.
    Fig 10: GEAR SHIFT LEVER MOUNTING SCREW
    GC0039581Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  15. Remove the gear shift lever mounting screw (1).
  16. Slide the gear shift lever (2) out of the column shift mechanism.
  17. Remove the cluster bezel. (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL)
    Fig 11: UNLATCH TILT LEVER FROM COLUMN
    GC0039575Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  18. Unsnap and move the adjustment handle locking tab (3) forward as shown in Fig 11 unlatching the handle (2) from the column.
    Fig 12: Roll Top Shroud
    GC0013224Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  19. Remove the three roll top shroud mounting screws and remove the roll top shroud (1) along with the manual tilt/telescope handle (3).
    Fig 13: Shaft Retaining Nuts
    GC0013221Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  20. Remove the two retaining nuts (1) at the bulkhead (2) for the steering column.
  21. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL)
    Fig 14: REMOVING WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR
    GC0039576Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  22. Depress the tabs on the rear of the column wiring harness connector and remove the connector from the steering column.
    Fig 15: SHIFT CABLE AT COLUMN
    GC0039583Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  23. Disconnect the shift cable (2) at the shift mechanism (1).
  24. Remove the shift cable (2) from the mounting bracket (3).
  25. Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
    Fig 16: Shaft Retaining Nuts
    GC0013221Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  26. Remove the pinch bolt (4) at the lower coupling shaft (5).
  27. Slide the steering shaft (3) out of the lower coupling shaft (5).
  28. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 17: Locating Bolt at Lower Part of Column
    GC0013225Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  29. Remove the lower steering column mounting pivot bolt and nut (2).
    Fig 18: Upper Column Mounting Bolts
    GC0013226Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    CAUTION: When handling the steering column use care to avoid holding the column by any part of the tilt/telescope mechanism or by the shaft boot. The column should be held by its mounting bracket and the shaft by the exposed portions.
  30. Remove the two upper mounting screws (1) from the steering column (2).
    Fig 19: PARK LOCK CABLE
    GC0039582Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  31. Lower the steering column assembly to access the park lock cable.
    CAUTION: Before removing the park lock (interlock) cable, make sure the ignition key is removed or placed in LOCK position. If otherwise, damage to the park lock system may occur.
  32. Remove the park lock (interlock) cable housing (1) from the column.
  33. Remove the park lock cable button (2) from the lever.
  34. Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.
  35. If necessary, transfer any parts to the new column.
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