Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 791

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
STEERING COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
IGNITION SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
STEERING COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
STEERING COLUMN
The tilt and standard column (Fig. 1) has been
designed to be serviced as an assembly; less wiring,
switches, shrouds, steering wheel, etc. Most steering
column components can be serviced without remov-
ing the steering column from the vehicle.
Fig. 1 Steering Column
1 – UPPER SHROUD
2 – LOWER SHROUD
3 – PANEL BRACKET
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Safety goggles should be worn at all times when
working on steering columns.
To service the steering wheel, switches or airbag,
refer to Group 8M and follow all WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS.
WARNING: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE,
COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS YOU MUST
FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
STEERING COLUMN
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SPECIFICATIONS
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS,
SCREWS, AND BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR
THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL COAT-
INGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE
AIRBAG
REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANYTIME A
NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE WITH THE
CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE
PACKAGE OR FASTENERS LISTED IN THE PARTS
BOOKS.
CAUTION: Do not hammer on steering column
shaft or shift tube. This may cause damage to the
shaft, shift tube or bearing.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove or modify the
park lock slider or link.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the pivot pins
to disassemble the tilting mechanism. Do not
remove shaft lock plate or plate retainer. This will
damage the column (Fig. 2) and (Fig. 3).
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
IGNITION SWITCH
TEST AND REPAIR
with a automatic transmission first adjust the shift
linkage, refer to Group 21 Transmission And Trans-
fer Case for procedure.
ignition key cylinder from the steering column. Refer
GEAR SHIFT LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SYSTEM. THEY
If the key removal effort is excessive on a vehicle
If the ignition switch effort is excessive remove the
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