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 tilt and standard column (4) has been designed to
be serviced as an assembly; less wiring, switches,
shrouds, steering wheel, etc. Most steering column
components can be serviced without removing the
steering column from the vehicle.

To service the steering wheel, switches or airbag, refer
to

Restraints

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all

WARNINGS

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CAUTIONS.

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WARNING: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS YOU MUST
FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDEN-
TAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND
BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE SPE-
CIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTI-
TUTES. ANYTIME A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED
IN THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR FASTENERS LISTED IN THE PARTS BOOKS.

CAUTION: Do not hammer on steering column shaft. This may cause damage to the shaft or bearing.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the pivot bolts to disassemble the tilting mechanism. Do not remove
shaft lock plate or plate retainer. This will damage the column.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove or modify the park lock slider or link.

NOTE: When servicing the steering wheel after removing the old bolt a new bolt must be used when install-
ing.

NOTE: When servicing the coupler a new bolt must be used when installing.

DESCRIPTION - SRT-10

The SRT-10 column has no START position on the key cylinder. The push starter button switch is mounted on the
Instrument panel center stack. All SRT-10 columns are Tilt columns, Standard cab trucks come with manual trans-
missions, Quad cab trucks come equipped with automatic transmissions.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

STEERING COLUMN

If the vehicle is involved in a front end collision/the air bag has deployed the column must be inspected. This
inspection will determine if the Column has collapsed. Inspect the column mounting capsules visually and manually
push and pull them to check for separation or fractures. If capsules are fractured or have moved the column MUST
be replaced.

REMOVAL

WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED.
REFER TO ELECTRICAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 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. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery.

3. Remove the two switches from the steering wheel.

4. Remove the airbag, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).

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.

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6. Remove the steering column opening cover (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN

OPENING COVER - REMOVAL).

7. Remove the tilt lever.

8. Remove the column shrouds (1&2).

9. Remove the clock spring, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - REMOVAL).

10. Disconnect the wiring harness to the column.

11. Remove the shift cable(2) from the column shift

lever actuator (1) (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 32RH/GEAR SHIFT
CABLE - REMOVAL)..

12. Release the shift cable from the column bracket

and remove it from the bracket.

13. Remove the SKIM module in order to disconnect

the electrical connector.

14. Remove the upper steering shaft coupler bolt (2)..

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