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lbs.). Be sure to install the upper to lower steering
coupler retaining bolt retention pin (Fig. 6).
(5) Install the buttons which retain the multi func-
tion switch wiring harness to the steering column.
Connect the multi-function switch wiring harness con-
nector to the multi-function switch. Torque the connec-
tor retaining bolt to 2 N
Im (17 in. lbs) using a 7mm
socket (Fig. 8).
(6) Install the upper fixed shroud onto the steering
column assembly.
(7) Be sure both breakaway capsules are fully seated
in the slots of the steering column upper support
bracket. Torque the 2 upper steering column assembly
to support bracket nuts to 12 N
Im (105 in. lbs.). Torque
the 2 lower steering column assembly to mounting
bracket nuts to 12 N
Im (105 in. lbs.).
(8) Complete the wiring harness connections to the
remaining steering column switches (Fig. 9). Install
the lower fixed shroud onto the steering column.
(9) Route the PRNDL actuator assembly under left
steering column wing and along left side of steering
column. Insert the flange of the PRNDL actuator
steering column insert into the steering column jacket
(Fig. 7). Squeeze the legs of the steering column insert
together and install tabs under steering column jacket.
Engage lock bar to secure the actuator assembly into
the steering column jacket (Fig. 7).
(10) Hook the PRNDL actuator cable eyelet to the
steering column actuator arm (Fig. 7). Move the shift
lever to neutral, check pointer location, should indicate
neutral. If pointer does not indicate neutral adjust
actuator with tool (Fig. 14) to center pointer on N
(Neutral) and then check pointer location in other
gears.
(11) Install the lock housing shrouds. The shroud
fasteners are Torx-head screws. Install the tilt lever
(if equipped).
(12) Install the lower dash panel cover.
(13) For steering wheel installation with speed con-
trol refer to Group 8 Electrical. For non-speed control,
place the steering wheel on the steering column shaft
with the master splines aligned. Install the steering
wheel to column shaft retaining nut. Tighten retaining
nut to 61 N
Im (45 ft. lbs.) torque. Do not force the
steering wheel onto the column shaft by driving
it on with a heavy object. Pull steering wheel
down onto column shaft using ONLY the steering
wheel retaining nut.
(14) For vehicles equipped with a column shift. Pass
the transmission shift cable through its mounting
bracket on the steering column assembly. Connect the
transmission shift cable to the shift lever on the
steering column assembly. Install the shift cable to
mounting bracket retaining clip (Fig. 2). The grom-
met must be installed in the shift lever (Fig. 11)
before the cable is inserted into the grommet. Use
Mopar
t Multipurpose Lubricant, or an equivalent
product, to aid installation of shift link rod into grom-
met.
(15) Re-adjust
the
transmission
shift
linkage.
Whenever the steering column is loosened or
removed, the shift linkage MUST be adjusted and
tested. Refer to Group 21 Transmission for the shift
linkage adjustment procedure.
(16) Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.
Test the operation of the lights and horns. If applicable,
reset the clock and radio.
STEERING COLUMN COMPONENT SERVICE
The Acustar tilt and standard steering columns (Fig.
1) have been designed to be serviced as an assembly;
less wiring, switches, shrouds, steering wheel, etc. Also
most steering column components can be serviced
without removing the steering column from the ve-
hicle. For additional information on electrical compo-
nents refer to Group 8H Electrical.
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
The gear shift lever (if equipped) is a serviceable
component of the Acustar steering column assembly.
Fig. 14 PRNDL Actuator Cable Adjustment
.
STEERING
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