Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 894

Fig. 11: Identifying Tilt Lever, Ignition Switch, Clockspring, Steering Column & Skim/Skreem 
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12. Remove column (4).  

13. Transfer the necessary parts if needed.  

14. Remove clock spring (3), switches, (SKREEM if equipped) (5) See Fig. 11. Refer to REMOVAL .  

INSTALLATION 

STEERING COLUMN 

1 - Tilt Lever
2 - Ignition Switch
3 - Clockspring
4 - Steering Column
5 - skim/skreem

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 12: Steering Column Mounting 
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1. Align and install column (1) into the steering coupler. See Fig. 12. 

1 - Steering Column
2 - Mounting Holes

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 13: Identifying Wiring Harness Column, Multi-Function Switch, Ignition Switch & Steering 
Column 
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2. Install column harness (1) and connect harness to switches. See Fig. 13.  

3. Reroute the shifter interlock cable through the tie straps. 

1 - Column Wiring Harness
2 - Multi-function Switch
3 - Ignition Switch
4 - Steering Column

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro

  

Fig. 14: Steering Column Mounting 
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4. Install the column (1) onto the mounting studs (2). See Fig. 12.  

5. Install the two mounting nuts and the two mounting bolts all finger tight. 

6. Tighten the lower mounting nuts to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).  

7. Tighten the upper mounting nuts to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.). 

1 - Steering Column
2 - Mounting Holes

CAUTION: Lower nuts must be installed and tightened first then the upper nuts 

in order to prevent damage to the capsules.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 STEERING Steering System - Nitro