Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 908

19 - 28 STEERING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 5 Steering Column Harness
1 – STEERING COLUMN
2 – INTERLOCK CABLE
3 – COLUMN HARNESS
Fig. 6 Non-Tilt Column
1 – NON-TILT COLUMN
2 – UPPER BRACKET
(3) Align and install column into the steering cou-
pler.
(4) Install column harness and connect harness to
switches.
NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with automatic trans-
mission install shifter interlock cable. Refer to
Group 21 Transmission and Transfer Case for
installation and adjustment.
(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.).
(8) Install steering column coupler bolt and tighten
to 49 N·m (36 ft. lbs.).
(9) Center the clock spring (if necessary) and
install it on the column, refer to Group 8 Electrical
for service procedures.
(10) Install lower column shroud and install
mounting screws.
(11) Install ignition cylinder.
(12) Install knee blocker and knee blocker cover,
Refer to Group 8E Instrument Panel Systems.
(13) Install steering wheel and tighten nut to 54
N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: If equipped with cruise control, connect
clock spring harness to cruise switch harness on
the steering wheel.
(14) Install airbag, refer to Group 8M Restraint
Systems for service procedures.
(15) Install negative battery terminal.
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
DESCRIPTION
Tilt Steering Column
Steering Wheel Nut . . . . . . . . 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
Mounting Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.)
Coupler Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 N·m (36 ft. lbs.)
Non-Tilt Steering Column
Steering Wheel Nut . . . . . . . . 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
Mounting Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.)
Coupler Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 N·m (36 ft. lbs.)
Upper Bracket Nut . . . . . . . 17 N·m (150 in. lbs.)
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