Intermediate Shaft; Diagnosis And Testing - Steering; Column Intermediate Shaft; Key/Lock Cylinder - Chrysler 2004 Concorde Service Manual

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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STEERING

COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT

The steering column (to steering gear) intermedi-
ate shaft has an integrated lower coupler with uni-
versal joint. The entire assembly MUST be replaced
whenever any of the following conditions exist.
• Whenever a vehicle is involved in a collision
which deploys the airbag, regardless of the extent of
damage done to the vehicle.
• If a vehicle is involved in an impact of the vehi-
cle's front suspension or undercarriage, which results
in any type of damage to the front crossmember.
• Under any conditions which result in the steer-
ing column assembly or steering column shaft receiv-
ing a force great enough to move the steering column
or shaft forward or rearward in the vehicle.
Inspect the intermediate shaft and integrated cou-
pler for the following conditions:
• Seized bearing
• Loose bearing stake
• Bearing not seated properly
The steering column intermediate shaft MUST be
replaced as an entire assembly if a problem condition
is found.

KEY/LOCK CYLINDER

DESCRIPTION

The lock cylinder is inserted in the end of the
housing opposite the ignition switch.

OPERATION

The ignition key rotates the cylinder to 5 different
detents (Fig. 35) :
• Accessory
• Off (lock)
• Unlock
• On/Run
• Start

REMOVAL

The lock cylinder is inserted in the end of the
housing opposite the ignition switch. The ignition key
rotates the cylinder to 5 different detents:
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Fig. 35 IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER DETENTS
(2) Remove the tilt lever attaching screw. Remove
lever.
(3) Remove the upper and lower covers from the
steering column.
(4) Turn the ignition key to the run position. When
ignition switch is in the run position, the lock cylin-
der retaining tab will depress.
(5) Depress tab and slide lock cylinder out of hous-
ing (Fig. 36).
Fig. 36 Lock Cylinder Removal
1 - TAB
2 - KEY IN RUN POSITION
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