Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 364

IGNITION KEY LOCK CYLIN- DER
PARK LOCK (LOCK POSITION) DOWEL DRIVER PIN
REAR OF IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH
8D - 22 IGNITION SYSTEM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 49 Installing Key Cylinder Into Switch
(5) Automatic Transmission Only: Before attaching
ignition switch to steering column, the transmission
shifter must be in PARK position. The park lock
dowel pin on rear of ignition switch (Fig. 50) must
also be properly indexed into the park lock linkage
(Fig. 51) before installing switch.
Fig. 50 Ignition Switch View From Column
(6) The flag at rear of ignition switch (Fig. 50)
must be properly indexed into steering column before
installing switch. This flag is used to operate the
steering wheel lock lever in steering column (Fig. 52).
This lever allows steering wheel position to be locked
when key switch is in LOCK position.
(7) Place ignition switch in LOCK position. The
switch is in the LOCK position when column lock
flag is parallel to ignition switch terminals (Fig. 50).
PARK LOCK SLIDER LINK- AGE
STEERING WHEEL LEVER LOCK
DOWEL LOCATING HOLES STEERING COLUMN (2)
Fig. 51 Park Lock Linkage—
AutomaticTransmission—Typical
Fig. 52 Steering Wheel Lock Lever
(8) Automatic Transmission Only: Apply a light
coating of grease to park lock dowel pin and park
lock slider linkage. Before installing switch, push the
park lock slider linkage (Fig. 51) forward until it bot-
toms. Do a final positioning by pulling it rearward
about one-quarter inch.
(9) Apply a light coating of grease to both column
lock flag and shaft at end of flag.
(10) Place ignition switch into openings on steering
column.
(a) Automatic Transmission Only: Be sure park
lock dowel pin on rear of ignition switch enters slot
in park lock slider linkage (Fig. 51).
(b) Be sure flag on rear of switch is positioned
above steering wheel lock lever (Fig. 52).
(c) Align dowel pins on rear of switch into holes
on side of steering column.
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