Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual page 842

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STEERING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(6)
Remove knee blocker cover and knee blocker.
(7) Remove lower column shroud (Fig. 3).
(8) Remove the steering coupler bolt and column
mounting nuts (Fig . 5) and lower column .
(9) Remove upper column shroud (Fig. 3).
(10) Disconnect and remove the wiring harness
from the column (Fig. 4) .
NOTE : If vehicle is equipped with automatic trans-
mission remove shifter interlock cable. Refer to
Group 3 Differential and Driveline for procedure.
(11) Remove column .
(12) Remove switches and clock spring refer to
Group 8 Electrical for service procedures .
Fig. 3
Column Shrouds
80alc3c1
INSTALLATION
(1)
Install switches and clock spring refer to Group
8 Electrical for service procedures.
(2) Align and install column into the steering cou-
pler.
(3) Install column harness and connect harness to
switches .
(4) If vehicle is equipped with automatic trans-
mission install shifter interlock cable . Refer to Group
3 Differential and Driveline for procedure .
(5) Install upper column shrouds .
(6) Install column onto the mounting studs.
(7) Install mounting nuts and tighten to 23 N-m
(17 ft. lbs .) .
COUPLER
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
Fig. 4
Steering Column Harness
Fig. 5 Steering Column Mounting
TJ
80alcW0
80alc3bf
(8)
Install steering column coupler bolt and tighten
to 49 N-m (36 ft. lbs .).
(9) Install lower column shrouds .
(10) Install ignition cylinder.
(11) Install knee blocker and knee blocker cover.
(12) Install steering wheel .
(13) Install airbag, refer to Group 8M Restraint
Systems for service procedures.
(14) Install negative battery terminal.
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Steering Column
Mounting Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 N-m (17 ft. lbs .)
Coupler Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 N-m (36 ft. lbs .)