Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1282

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STEERING 19 - 31
(2) Install the ground clip on the left spacer slot
(Fig. 14).
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Fig, 14 Ground Clip & Spacer Installation
(3) Remove the shipping lock pin (Fig. 1), if neces­
sary.
(4) Install column through floor pan.
(5) Position the column bracket shear pins on the
attaching studs. Install, but loose assemble the two
upper bracket washers and nuts.
(6) With the front wheels in the straight-ahead po­
sition. Align steering column shaft to the coupler. In­
stall pinch bolt and tighten to 49 N-m (36 .ft. lbs.)
torque.
(7) Clip the wiring harness on the steering column.
Connect the multi-function switch wiring and tighten
with 7mm socket.
(8) Install the upper fixed shroud.
(9) Be sure both breakaway capsules are fully
seated in the slots in the column support bracket.
Tighten the two upper bracket nuts to 12 N-m (105
in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Tighten the toe plate to floor pan attaching
nuts to 22.5 N-m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
(11) Install the wiring connections to the column.
Install the lower fixed shroud.
(12) Column shift vehicles, install the PRNDL
driver cable. Place shifter in Park position. If indica­
tor needs adjusting turn recessed hex head screw un­
derneath cable retainer (Fig. 15).
(13) Install the lock housing shrouds. Install the
tilt lever (if equipped).
(14) Install the lower dash panel column cover.
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Fig, 15 PRNDL Adjuster
(15) Install steering wheel on column, refer to
Steering Wheel-Installation.
(16) Column shift vehicles, connect the shift link
rod to the transmission shift lever. Use MOPAR®
Multipurpose Lubricant, or an equivalent product, to
aid the installation.
. (17) Check operation of the transmission shift link­
age and adjust as necessary.. Refer to Group 21,
Transmission for the shift linkage adjustment.
(18) Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.
COLUMN COMPONENT SERVICE
The Acustar tilt and standard columns (Fig. 1) 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.
The gear shift lever (if equipped) can be serviced.
Use a drift and a suitable size socket to drive out pin
(Fig. 16).
HAMMER
Fig. W Gear Shift Removal