Ignition Switch - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

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COLUMN (Continued)
(10) Install the tilt lever handle (if equipped).
(11) Install the knee blocker and steering column
opening cover,(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT
PANEL - INSTALLATION).
(12) Install steering wheel by aligning the D flat
on the wheel to the D flat on the column also use a
new bolt and tighten the bolt to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
(13) Install airbag,(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
DESCRIPTION
Steering Column
Steering Wheel Bolt
Steering Column
Mounting Nuts
Steering Column
Shaft Coupler Bolt/Nut
Steering Column
Multi-function Switch
Screws
Steering Column
Shifter lever Screws

IGNITION SWITCH

DESCRIPTION
The electrical ignition switch is located on the
steering column. It is used as the main on/off switch-
ing device for most electrical components. The
mechanical key lock cylinder is used to engage/disen-
gage the electrical ignition switch.
OPERATION
Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission and a steering column mounted shifter:
an interlock device is located within the steering col-
umn. This interlock device is used to lock the trans-
mission shifter in the PARK position when the key
lock cylinder is in the LOCKED or ACCESSORY
position. If it is difficult to rotate the key to or from
the LOCK or ACCESSORY position, the interlock
device within the steering column may be defective.
This device is not serviceable. If repair is necessary,
the steering column assembly must be replaced.
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN - REMOVAL).
(14) Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.
(15) Check operation of the automatic transmis-
sion shift linkage and adjust as necessary,(Refer to
21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC -
46RE/GEAR SHIFT CABLE - ADJUSTMENTS).
(16) Test the operation of the horn, lights and any
other functions that are steering column operated.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
N·m
61
28
49
12
12
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmis-
sion and a floor mounted shifter: on certain mod-
els, a lever is located on the steering column behind
the ignition key lock cylinder. The lever must be
manually operated to allow rotation of the ignition
key lock cylinder to the LOCK or ACCESSORY posi-
tion. If it is difficult to rotate the key to the LOCK or
ACCESSORY position, the lever mechanism may be
defective. This mechanism is not serviceable. If
repair is necessary, the steering column assembly
must be replaced. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COL-
UMN - REMOVAL).
On other models, the ignition key cylinder must be
depressed to allow it to be rotated into the LOCK or
ACCESSORY position. If it is difficult to rotate the
key to the LOCK or ACCESSORY position, the lock
mechanism within the steering column may be defec-
tive. This mechanism is not serviceable. If repair is
necessary, the steering column assembly must be
replaced. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN -
REMOVAL).
Ft. Lbs.
45
21
36
9
9
COLUMN 19 - 9
In. Lbs.
540
250
434
105
105