Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1279

19-36 STEERING
Fig. 4 Speed Control Switch Removal
Fig. 5 Speed Control Switches
(7) Remove Airbag Module from steering wheel
and unplug squib connector from airbag module.
(8) Remove the steering wheel retaining nut.
Steering wheel and shaft are master splined for in­
stallation reference/
(9) Remove the steering wheel with puller. Do not
hammer or jolt steering column or shaft during
removal of wheel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Pull speed control and airbag wires through the
lower hole in the steering wheel. Pull the horn wire
through the smaller hole at the top (Fig. 8). Ensure
the wires are NOT pinched.
(2) Install the steering wheel with the scored
marks or master splines aligned.
(3) Install the retaining nut and tighten to 61 N-m
(45 ft. lbs.) torque. Force the steering wheel down
on the shaft with the retaining n u t only. Do not
hammer or shock the column with sudden im­
pact to install the wheel.
(4) Connect the wires to the horn buttons, speed
control switch and airbag module.
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Fig. 6 Flight Rear Steering Wheel Cover
Fig. 7 Airbag Module Removal
(5) Connect clockspring wiring connector to the
module, by pressing straight in on the connector. The
connector should latch securely beneath module lock­
ing clip to assure positive connection.
(6) Mount airbag module, install 4 nuts and torque
to 9 to 11 N-m (80 to 100 in. lbs.).
(7) Do not connect negative battery cable. Refer to
Airbag System Check for proper procedure.