Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1278

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SERVICE INFORMATION
The Acustar columns (Fig.l) have 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
column from the vehicle. For additional information
refer to Group 8H, Electrical.
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SHROUD
LOWER
SHROUD J9419-17
Fig. 1 Aousiar Steering Column
WARNING: B E F O R E BEGINNING AMY AIRBAG SYS­
TEM REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION P R O C E D U R E S ,
REMOVE AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE
{-) C A B L E FROM THE VE-llOLE BATTERY. THIS IS
THE ONLY SURE WAY TO D I S A B L E THE AIRBAG
SYSTEMS. FAILURE TO DO THIS S C O L D R E S U L T IN
ACCIDENTAL A I R B A G DEPLOYMENT AND POSSI­
BLE PERSONAL INJURY,
WARNING: W H E N A S T E E R I N G COLUMN H A S AM
A I R B A G MODULE ATTACHED, N E V E R P L A C E THE
COLUMN ON THE FLOOR OR OTHER S U R F A C E
WITH THE S T E E R I N G W H E E L OR MODULE FACE
DOWM
CAUTION: Bumping, jolting and hammering on
steering column shaft and gear shift tube must be
avoided during service procedures.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove pivot pins to
dissemble the tilting mechanism. Do not remove ig­
nition locking link, shaft lock plate or shaft lock
plate retainer (Fig. 2, 3). Damage will occur.
Fig. 2 Observe Cautions
Fig. 3 Observe Caution
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL
When removing a deployed airbag module Refer to
Group 8M.
(1) Make sure the front wheels are in the straight
ahead position.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate.
(3) From underside of steering wheel, remove
speed control switch mounting screws if equipped
(Fig. 4).
(4) Pull switches from wheel and unplug connector
(Fig.
5).
(5) Using a small screwdriver remove right rear
steering wheel cover (Fig. 6).
(6) Remove 4 nuts attaching Airbag Module (Fig.
7).